Falafel Salad Recipe
House-made baked falafel, pickled red onions, cucumber, minced parsley, shredded carrots, quinoa, and chopped pistachio, served over mixed greens and topped with our green tahini dressing. (Contains sesame)
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Ingredients
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Falafel
Salad
Green Tahini Dressing
Method
Falafel Preparation
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Place them in a food processor.
Blend Ingredients
Add fresh parsley, garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and flour to the food processor. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Shape Falafel
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
Bake Falafel
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the falafel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown.
Salad Assembly
Prepare Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrots, and cooked quinoa.
Top with Falafel
Once the falafel are baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Place them on top of the salad.
Sprinkle Nuts
Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the salad.
Dressing Preparation
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad before serving.