Baked Falafel Salad Bowls
Chickpeas on Chickpeas
We really like chickpeas. Because, well, we’re a hummus company and hummus is, like, mostly chickpeas. Then we realized, woah, falafel is made of hella chickpeas too. WHAT IF WE BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER IN ONE SALAD? So. Yeah. This is the result of our love for chickpeas. A tribute, if you will. Enjoy. Respect.
Featuring: Mediterranean Hummus
We really like chickpeas. Because, well, we’re a hummus company and hummus is, like, mostly chickpeas. Then we realized, woah, falafel is made of hella chickpeas too. WHAT IF WE BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER IN ONE SALAD? So. Yeah. This is the result of our love for chickpeas. A tribute, if you will. Enjoy. Respect.
But wait. First, let’s define what exactly a falafel is, in case some of you aren’t familiar. Falafel (pronounced fell-off-uhl) is a very popular Middle Eastern snack or “fast food” made with chickpeas that you shape into balls and bake. They’re kind of like a hush puppy…except with a cooler name.
Better yet, they play great with our Tribe Mediterranean Hummus. Which means a very hearty Greek salad bowl loaded with really vibrant flavors. And that’s what we call a tribute to great chickpea taste.
Ingredients:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1/3 cup shredded beets
- 1/3 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup pitted olives
- 1 container Tribe Mediterranean Hummus
- small handful fresh parsley, chopped
- small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Homemade Baked Falafel (you can also find pre-made mixes or frozen falafel at your local grocery store)
- Lemon Tahini Drizzle (or store-bough lemon tahini dressing)
- lemon wedges, for serving
- warmed pita bread, for serving
Instructions:
Divide the romaine lettuce between bowls and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, carrots, and olives. Add a generous scoop of hummus and a few pieces of falafel. Drizzle with tahini sauce, then garnish with parsley, cilantro, mint, and sesame seeds. Serve with lemon wedges and pita bread.