Vegan Falafel Salad

Colorful, fresh, and packed with plant-based protein, this Vegan Falafel Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that’s perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner. Featuring golden, pan-fried falafel made from a blend of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, this salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. It’s served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, all brought together with a creamy, zesty homemade tahini dressing. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Whether you're a long-time vegan or just exploring plant-based meals, this falafel salad will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and flour.

Step 2

Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse dough but not entirely smooth. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.

Step 3

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the falafel mixture and form them into small patties or balls.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook the falafel for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Step 5

Remove the falafel from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 6

Prepare the tahini dressing by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Add more water for a thinner consistency if needed.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Step 8

Top the salad with the cooked falafel and drizzle with the tahini dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately, and enjoy your fresh and hearty vegan falafel salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1196.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1050.7

Total Fat 54.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2487.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 35.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2853.1mg	0%
Iron 10732.6mg	0%
Potassium 3258.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.9%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 42.0%