Falafel Salad – Recipe for Falafel Salad – How to Prepare Falafel Salad

Falafel Salad – Recipe for Falafel Salad – How to Prepare Falafel Salad

Falafel Salad is a flavorful and traditional dish, commonly prepared in the Levant and Egypt.

This dish is affordable, easy to prepare, and made with ingredients that are always available. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and calories, providing energy and nutritional benefits.

Because of its simplicity and availability, it is a popular side dish served alongside main courses.

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Ingredients for Falafel Salad (Serves 4):

 

For the salad:

• 1 cup of purslane leaves
• 1 cup of mint leaves
• 1 cup of beet leaves
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

For the tahini dressing:

• ¼ cup of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ¼ cup of tahini
• 3 tablespoons of warm water

For the falafel:

• 1 cup of dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 cup of finely chopped parsley
• ¼ cup of chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of cumin

For frying and garnish:

• 3 cups of oil for frying
• Radishes, for garnish
• Turnips, for garnish
• Parsley, for garnish

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How to Prepare Falafel Salad:

Step 1: Prepare the falafel

1. Drain the soaked chickpeas and place them in a food processor.
2. Add parsley, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Process until the mixture is well combined and forms a coarse dough.
3. Shape the mixture into small round balls.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the falafel balls until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 2: Prepare the salad base

1. In a large bowl, mix purslane leaves, mint leaves, beet leaves, onion slices, and cherry tomatoes. Toss until combined.
2. Place the fried falafel balls on top of the salad.

Step 3: Prepare the tahini dressing

1. In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, tahini, and warm water. Stir until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and falafel.

Step 4: Garnish and serve

1. Garnish the salad with radish slices, turnips, and parsley.
2. Serve immediately and let your family enjoy this fresh and nutritious dish with its delightful combination of flavors!