Taiim Falafel Shacks Quinoa Salad
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with herbs and spices, and deep-fried into crispy balls or patties.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 8 pieces Falafel
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 1 small Red Onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh Mint
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the falafel on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
- Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve the Taiim Falafel Shacks Quinoa Salad with the baked falafel on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.