Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPetra CafeFalafil Salad Recipe

Falafil Salad Recipe

Inspired by Petra Cafe
Time30m
Serves4

We spread a plate with hummus, then top it with fresh greens, red cabbage, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, more hummus, and falafel crumbles. Served with tahini and spiced garlic dressing.

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Ingredients

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Hummus Base

Dressings

Method

Prepare the Hummus Base

  1. 1

    Spread Hummus

    Spread 1 cup of hummus evenly on a large plate, creating a base for the salad.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 2

    Layer the Greens

    On top of the hummus, layer 2 cups of fresh greens evenly.

  2. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Top the greens with 1 cup of shredded red cabbage, followed by 0.5 cups of thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup of diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of diced cucumber.

  3. 4

    Add Falafel Crumbles

    Sprinkle 1 cup of falafel crumbles over the layered vegetables.

  4. 5

    Add More Hummus

    Add dollops of hummus on top of the salad for added flavor.

Prepare the Dressings

  1. 6

    Make the Tahini Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cups of tahini, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve the Salad

  1. 7

    Drizzle Dressing

    Drizzle the tahini dressing over the assembled salad just before serving.

  2. 8

    Enjoy!

    Serve the falafel salad immediately and enjoy!

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