Deconstructed Falafel Salad Recipe

Name: Deconstructed Falafel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Small Whole Wheat Pitas; 2 Lemons; 3 Tablespoons Tahini; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plus More For Brushing Pitas); 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander; 1 dash Fine Sea Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Rinsed And Drained; 1-1/2 cup Halved Grape Tomatoes; 1 Large English Cucumber, Chopped; 4 Scallions, Green Parts Only, Chopped; 1 cup Fresh Italian Parsley Leaves, Chopped; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped; 1/2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves, Chopped

Servings: persons

3 Small Whole Wheat Pitas
2 Lemons
3 Tablespoons Tahini
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plus More For Brushing Pitas)
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
1 dash Fine Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Rinsed And Drained
1-1/2 cup Halved Grape Tomatoes
1 Large English Cucumber, Chopped
4 Scallions, Green Parts Only, Chopped
1 cup Fresh Italian Parsley Leaves, Chopped
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
1/2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves, Chopped

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Preheat the oven to 400 F.
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Lightly brush each pita with olive oil then cut each half into 4 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with some sea salt and bake for about 8 minutes, or until the pitas are lightly crisped and beginning to brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, juice the lemons into a large bowl, and add the tahini, oil, cumin, coriander, sea salt, cayenne, and a few cracks of fresh pepper. Whisk everything together to combine.
4
Into the bowl, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, and fresh herbs and gently toss everything to combine.
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When ready to serve, toss in the pita chips and mix everything together.
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Notes:
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1. Recipe adapted from Pink Parsley who also adapted from Weeknight Wonders.
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2. You can prep everything in advance, and then toss it together when ready to serve to make this a very quick and easy meal.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Small Whole Wheat Pitas, 2 Lemons, 3 Tablespoons Tahini, 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plus More For Brushing Pitas), and more.

Yes, Deconstructed Falafel Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Deconstructed Falafel Salad

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