Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy falafel over hummus with fresh vegetables and tahini

# What You’ll Need:

→ Falafel

01 - 12 store-bought or homemade falafel balls

→ Spreads & Sauces

02 - 1 cup hummus
03 - 1 cup tzatziki
04 - 1/4 cup tahini sauce

→ Fresh Greens & Vegetables

05 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup shredded carrots

→ Garnishes

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - If using store-bought falafel, warm according to package instructions. If preparing homemade falafel, cook as desired and set aside.
02 - Arrange a generous scoop of hummus and tzatziki on each serving bowl or plate.
03 - Top with a bed of fresh salad greens, then arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and shredded carrots over the greens.
04 - Place 3 falafel balls per serving on top of the vegetables.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce over the bowl.
06 - Top with fresh parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and serve with a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a whole meal in one bowl that actually looks like you spent hours on it, but nobody needs to know the truth.
  • Every bite gives you different textures and temperatures—creamy, crispy, fresh, tangy—so your palate never gets bored.
  • The beauty of this dish is that you can prep everything ahead and assemble it fresh, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
02 -
  • If you assemble your bowl too far in advance, the greens will wilt and the falafel will cool down—I learned this the hard way by making four bowls at once for guests and watching them sit for ten minutes while I plated the rest.
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds rather than using pre-toasted ones elevates the entire dish in a way that seems small but absolutely isn't.
  • The tahini sauce should be pourable but not watery—if yours is too thick, whisk in lemon juice or water a teaspoon at a time until you reach the right consistency.
03 -
  • If you want to add substance without changing the character of the bowl, warm some quinoa or brown rice and spoon it under the greens—it becomes its own hidden layer of nourishment.
  • For extra depth, try adding pickled vegetables or kalamata olives; the acidity and brininess create unexpected brightness that makes people ask what's different.
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