Baked Falafel Salad + Two Creamy Dressings

Name: Baked Falafel Salad + Two Creamy Dressings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: leafy greens (I used a spring mix); shallot or red onion, thinly sliced; tomatoes, sliced; cucumber, thinly sliced; shredded carrot; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed or 1 cup dried and soaked overnight; 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped; 1/3 cup loosely packed parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional); 1/2 small shallot or 1/4 small onion, roughly chopped; 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional, but for good measure); 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional, but for good measure); pinch or two red pepper flakes, cayenne, chili powder, or smoked paprika (depending on your mood); juice of 1/2 lemon; salt + pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons tahini; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; juice of 1 large lemon; a few dill fronds, cilantro or parsley, minced; salt, to taste; 1/3 cup water, + more to thin; pinch of cayenne; 1 avocado; 3 – 4 inches cucumber, peeled (leave the peel on if you like); a few sprigs of cilantro and dill fronds; 1 clove garlic; dash of onion powder; water as needed to thin

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Falafels are incredibly easy to make! There is no need to fry falafels in tons of oil, as they bake up perfectly in the oven. Add them to a fresh salad with a creamy tahini-dill dressing, and you're in for a delicious meal!

Updated at: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:15:29 GMT