Falafel Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Falafel Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of crispy falafel balls, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
For the falafel balls:
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- Oil for frying
For the salad:
- 4 cups of mixed greens
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
For the Greek yogurt dressing:
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, make the falafel balls by combining all the ingredients in a food processor and blending until smooth. Form the mixture into small balls and fry in hot oil until crispy and golden brown.
Next, prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, parsley, and mint in a large bowl.
For the Greek yogurt dressing, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
To assemble the dish, place the falafel balls on top of the salad and drizzle with the Greek yogurt dressing.
This Falafel Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing is a perfect combination of crispy, creamy, and fresh flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and healthy. It is a vegetarian dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be enjoyed by everyone.
Type of dish: Vegetarian Salad
Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Greek Yogurt, Mixed Greens