Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (Printable)

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

# What You 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 such as 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 serving bowl or plate.
03 - Top the spreads with a bed of fresh mixed salad greens.
04 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and shredded carrots evenly over the greens.
05 - Place 3 falafel balls per serving on top of the vegetable mixture.
06 - Drizzle tahini sauce generously over the entire bowl.
07 - Top with fresh chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep that doesn't feel like a chore.
  • Every component is customizable—swap greens, add grains, change your toppings—so it never gets boring even if you make it weekly.
  • Crispy falafel against creamy spreads is a textural dream that makes your mouth happy in ways a regular salad can't quite reach.
02 -
  • Warm your falafel just before serving—cold falafel is dense and disappointing, but gently reheated falafel regains its crispy exterior and fluffy center.
  • Don't assemble the entire bowl more than five minutes before eating, because the warmth of the falafel will start softening your greens, and nobody wants a soggy base.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes right before serving—they go from neutral to nutty and aromatic, and the difference is genuinely noticeable.
  • If your tahini sauce is too thick, whisk it with a little warm water and fresh lemon juice until it reaches a drizzle-able consistency; this also brightens the flavor and prevents it from coating your mouth in an overwhelming way.
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