Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy falafel with hummus, tzatziki, fresh greens, and tahini sauce in a vibrant Mediterranean bowl.

# 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

# Method:

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 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 generously over the bowl.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and a lemon wedge.
07 - Serve immediately while components are fresh and flavors are vibrant.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It lets you customize every layer to match your mood, from how garlicky the hummus is to how much tahini you drizzle.
  • The textures keep every bite interesting, with crispy falafel breaking into creamy spreads and bright, snappy vegetables.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble it in minutes, making weeknight dinners feel special without the stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the falafel, cold falafel turns dense and loses the textural contrast that makes this bowl so satisfying.
  • Thin your tahini sauce with water until it drizzles easily, thick tahini clumps instead of coating and won't mix into the bowl as you eat.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for just a minute or two, they'll smell nutty and fragrant and add so much more than raw seeds ever could.
  • Use wide, shallow bowls instead of deep ones so you can see all the layers and scoop through everything in one forkful, it makes the eating experience so much better.
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