Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (Printable)

Crispy falafel with hummus, fresh vegetables, and tahini in a vibrant Mediterranean bowl.

# 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 (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

# Steps:

01 - If using store-bought falafel, warm according to package instructions. If preparing homemade falafel, cook as desired and set aside.
02 - Arrange a generous scoop of hummus and tzatziki on each bowl or plate as the foundation.
03 - Top with a bed of fresh salad greens, creating an even layer across the bowl.
04 - Distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and shredded carrots over the greens in an organized manner.
05 - Place 3 falafel balls per serving on top of the vegetables.
06 - Drizzle tahini sauce evenly over the entire bowl.
07 - Garnish with fresh parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering delivery, yet feels intentional and deeply satisfying.
  • There's room to improvise—swap greens, add grains, adjust sauces—so it never gets boring.
  • The texture play between crispy falafel and creamy spreads is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Cold falafel is a tragedy—make sure yours is genuinely warm or rewarm store-bought ones, even if just for a minute or two.
  • Don't skimp on the tahini sauce or skip it thinking you have enough creamy elements; it's the unifying thread that makes the bowl taste intentional.
03 -
  • Make your tahini sauce ahead by whisking tahini with lemon juice, garlic, and water until it reaches a drizzle-able consistency—it'll keep for days and makes assembly feel effortless.
  • Slice your vegetables just before assembling rather than an hour early; they'll stay crisp and bright instead of weeping into the bowl.
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