Falafel Salad

This Falafel Salad combines crispy, golden falafel with fresh, vibrant vegetables, creating a deliciously satisfying meal. Drizzled with a tangy tahini dressing, it's a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will delight your palate.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams (1 cup)
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams (1 cup, chopped)
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams (1 cup, chopped)
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams (4 cups)
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams (1 cup, halved)
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams (1/4, thinly sliced)
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then place them in a food processor.
2. Add parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, flour, and baking powder to the food processor.
3. Pulse the mixture until coarse and well-combined but not pureed. Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel balls for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. In a bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, and olive oil until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
7. Divide the salad mixture onto two plates, top with falafel balls, and drizzle with tahini dressing before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas and tahini.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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