Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (Printable)

Crispy falafel with hummus, fresh greens, and tahini

# 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 Make It:

01 - Warm store-bought falafel according to package instructions, or prepare homemade falafel as desired. 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 evenly over the bowl.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in thirty minutes flat, which means dinner can happen even on nights when planning ahead never occurred to you.
  • Each bite surprises you with a different texture—the falafel stays crispy while everything else keeps it cool and fresh.
  • You can prep ingredients ahead and let people build their own bowls, which always feels less like cooking and more like hosting.
02 -
  • Cold falafel loses its appeal fast—always warm them, and assemble the bowl right before eating so the heat stays where it matters most.
  • The tahini sauce is your insurance policy against dryness; don't skip it or go light-handed thinking you're being healthy—the richness is what makes this bowl sing.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for exactly thirty seconds—they go from barely golden to burnt in what feels like an instant, but that toasted flavor is the secret weapon that makes people ask what's different.
  • Keep your spreads at room temperature while you assemble everything else, so they're soft enough to swirl together but not so warm they make the greens wilt.
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