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Falafel Salad

🇪🇬 Egypt

Servings: 4 Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 batch falafel (homemade or store-bought), cooked
  • 2 cups short grain brown rice, cooked and cooled
  • 3-4 Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105-110°F)

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
  3. Cut the falafel into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Pour the tahini dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Add the falafel pieces, toss again gently, and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve right away to keep the falafel from getting soggy.

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