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Falafel Chopped Salad

Make an easy meal of this fresh, crisp and super flavorful chopped salad with the addition of premade falafels as a topping - warm or cold! You will love the smoky ranch dressing and the flexibility of the recipe to include the salad ingredients you love most.
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Ingredients

  • 8-12 premade falafel balls or patties

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, chopped vertically and horizontally to make bite sized pieces
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes , quartered
  • ⅔ cup black olives, sliced
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 handful cilantro (fresh coriander), finely chopped

Harissa Ranch

  • 4 tbsp sour cream, you can use greek yogurt if you prefer
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp harissa paste
  • ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.25 tsp dried dill
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • First, prepare the harissa ranch by mixing all ingredients together in a small bowl. If possible, make it in advance and keep it refrigerated for a few hours or overnight to let the flavors settle.
    4 tbsp sour cream, 2 Tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp harissa paste, 0.25 tsp garlic powder, 0.25 tsp onion powder, 0.25 tsp dried parsley, 0.25 tsp dried dill, salt and pepper, 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Chop the salad ingredients into tiny bite sized pieces and toss together in a bowl.
    1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, 1 red pepper, 1 small carrot, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 2/3 cup black olives, 3/4 cup feta cheese, 1 handful cilantro (fresh coriander)
  • Pour in around 3/4 of of the dressing. Toss through the salad and then decide whether to add the rest.
  • Add the falafel on top (hot or cold, whole or chopped) and serve.
    8-12 premade falafel balls or patties
Calories: 367kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 1334mg, Potassium: 243mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 3568IU, Vitamin C: 48mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 1mg