Description

This Falafel Salad is a delightful mix of chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini dressing. It’s quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for a healthy meal. Enjoy a satisfying dish that’s great for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

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15-ounce can chickpeas
1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 small red onion
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed (or fresh parsley)
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 recipe tahini sauce
1/2 english cucumber, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
2 radishes, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 handful kalamata olives
8 cups salad greens

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry with a paper towel and set aside.
In a food processor, pulse rolled oats until they resemble flour, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Chop the red onion and peel the garlic; then combine them with cilantro in the food processor and pulse until minced.
Add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper into the processor and blend until mixed, stopping to scrape down the bowl.
Incorporate oats and pulse until a uniform dough forms, taking care not to over-process.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape the dough into 12 balls and flatten them slightly. Brush tops with olive oil.
Bake falafel for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until golden brown; cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Prepare the Tahini Dressing while falafel is baking.
To serve, layer greens on a plate and top with falafel, shredded carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, and olives. Drizzle with tahini dressing.

Notes

Falafel can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
Consider making a double batch to enjoy later. They are great for meal prep!
Customize your salad with any of your favorite greens and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg