Description
A healthy and flavorful meal featuring crispy air-fried falafel served over fresh greens and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup tahini dressing
Instructions
- Drain soaked chickpeas and pat dry.
- Blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Form mixture into small patties.
- Brush falafel with olive oil and air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Assemble salad greens, tomatoes, and cucumber in bowls.
- Top with falafel and drizzle with tahini dressing.
Notes
- Soak chickpeas for at least 8 hours.
- Do not use canned chickpeas.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer falafel, salad bowl, healthy meal