How do I whip up a quick and easy falafel salad with tahini dressing?

Get a delightful crunch in every bite with our falafel salad recipe paired perfectly with tangy tahini dressing. It's a fresh and flavorsome adventure!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I whip up a quick and easy falafel salad with tahini dressing. Items include: Cooked chickpeas Fresh parsley Fresh cilantro Garlic cloves Ground cumin Ground coriander Salt Lemon juice Olive oil Tahini Lemon juice (for dressing) Water Minced garlic (for dressing) Ground cumin (for dressing) Mixed greens Cucumber (sliced) Cherry tomatoes Red onion (thinly sliced) Fresh mint (chopped)

Cooked chickpeas 2 cups
Fresh parsley 1/2 cup
Fresh cilantro 1/2 cup
Garlic cloves 3
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
Ground coriander 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 squeeze
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Tahini 1/4 cup
Lemon juice (for dressing) 2 tablespoons
Water 2 tablespoons
Minced garlic (for dressing) 1 clove
Ground cumin (for dressing) 1/2 teaspoon
Mixed greens as desired
Cucumber (sliced) 1
Cherry tomatoes handful
Red onion (thinly sliced) 1/4 cup
Fresh mint (chopped) a few leaves

Take note
Please note that this recipe contains nuts and gluten. Make sure to check for any allergies or dietary restrictions before diving in.

1

Prepare the falafel mixture

In a food processor, combine 2 cups of cooked chickpeas, 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Pulse until coarse and well combined.

2

Form the falafel patties

Using your hands, shape the falafel mixture into small patties, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

3

Cook the falafel

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the falafel patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.

4

Prepare the tahini dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of water, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.

5

Assemble the salad

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh mint. Top with the crispy falafel patties and drizzle with the tahini dressing.

6

Serve and enjoy!

Toss everything together to evenly coat the salad with the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful crunch and tanginess of this falafel salad!