Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (Print Version)

Crispy falafel with hummus, tzatziki, fresh greens, and tahini drizzle

# 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 Steps:

01 - If using store-bought falafel, warm according to package instructions. If homemade, 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, 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 entire bowl.
06 - Top with fresh parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes, which means weeknight dinners suddenly feel special without the stress.
  • Every bite has a different texture and temperature—crispy falafel, cool veggies, creamy spreads—so it never gets boring.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's in your fridge, making it impossible to get tired of.
02 -
  • Warm your falafel right before serving—cold falafel in a fresh bowl is a texture disaster that happened to me exactly once.
  • Don't toss everything together like a regular salad or you'll lose the distinct layers and textures that make this special.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for one minute—that smell and the color change make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Buy good tahini sauce or make your own with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water, because the quality of your tahini directly affects how memorable this becomes.
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