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Falafel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Description

A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring crispy falafel, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy lemon tahini dressing.

Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil, for frying
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Lemon Tahini Dressing

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, mint, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until just combined, but still slightly coarse.
  2. Form mixture into 1-inch balls.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry falafel balls for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  4. While falafel is cooking, whisk together lemon tahini dressing ingredients.
  5. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives.
  6. Top with falafel balls and drizzle with lemon tahini dressing.

Suggested Drinks

Lebanese White Wine (e.g., Chateau Musar Hochar): The crisp acidity and citrus notes of this white wine complement the fresh vegetables and herbs in the salad.

Arak: A Lebanese anise-flavored spirit, typically mixed with water and ice, it offers a refreshing counterpoint to the fried falafel.

Non-Alcoholic Option

Sparkling Mint Lemonade: The refreshing mint and lemon flavors complement the Mediterranean flavors of the salad and provide a cooling contrast to the fried falafel.