Quick and Easy Falafel Salad with Tahini Lime Dressing

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 (15-ounce can Chickpeas
  • 1/2 Jalapeno
  • 2 tsp Lemon, zest
  • 3 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 Salad greens
  • 1 Veggies of your choosing

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Tahini

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Large pinch Red pepper flakes

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 Pitas
  • 1 slice Sandwich bread, white or whole-wheat

• Dairy

  • 2/3 cup Yogurt, Plain

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 slice sandwich bread (white or whole wheat)
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Large pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• Vegetable oil, for pan frying
• 2/3 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Salad greens
• Veggies of your choosing
• Pitas, hummus, feta cheese, pickled hot peppers, or other desired toppings

Directions

• To make the falafel, place the bread in a food processor and process until it is finely crumbled. Add the chickpeas, egg, parsley, lemon zest, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) and pulse until coarsely chopped and mixture is just starting to come together in clumps. Form the mixture into 14 small patties. (Patties can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to a few days.) Heat a few tablespoons of oil (enough to generously coat the bottom) in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, pan fry the patties until golden brown, about 90 seconds per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. To make the dressing, combine the yogurt, tahini, lime juice, olive oil, and jalapeño in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Assemble your salad with veggies and accompaniments of your choosing. Top with the falafel and drizzle with the dressing.