Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. If you’ve been following along the past few weeks, you know I’ve been crazy busy of late. Graduation festivities have had me running around like a crazy person. I am loving quick and easy dinners that fill me up with lots of plant based goodness. Today, I am sharing my Easy, Summer Falafel Salad Bowl. Hope you love it as much as I did.
Easy Summer Falafel Salad Bowl
Perhaps inspired by my daughter’s return from her study abroad in Tel Aviv, I had a serious falafel craving this week. Traditionally, falafel is a fried “meatball” of sorts made from chick peas and yummy spices. Usually served in a pita sandwich. I took all the goodness of a traditional falafel and made it a tad healthier and whole lot easier to whip up. This summer falafel bowl is easy enough for a weeknight meal and perfect for a warm summer night.
I made the falafel into more of a patty shape using burger molds and quickly pan fried them in a little olive oil. They are naturally vegan and full of plant based protein. My meat loving son was all over them! Of course, my favorite part of the summer falafel bowl is adding in all the delicious toppings. This post contains affiliate links.
Ideas of yummy things to add to your Summer Falafel Bowl:
-tomatoes
-cucumbers
-lettuce
-hummus
-tzatziki
-tabouleh salad
-lemon
-rice
-feta cheese
When it’s so hot and humid outside, I love a great big salad filled with all my favorites for dinner. Of course, you could also serve this Summer Falafel Bowl in a pita pocket or on top of rice for a more filling meal. They also make great leftovers for lunch the next day.
Ingredients
- 15 oz can of chick peas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- handful fresh parsley
- handful of fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 C tahini paste
- 2 Tbl Harissa paste (reduce for less spicy)
- 6Tbl Panko bread crumbs
- salt/pepper to taste
- Suggested toppings:
- tomatoes, cucumbers, tzatziki, hummus, lettuce, rice, harissa
Instructions
- In a food processor add:
- fresh parsley and cilantro and pulse
- Add in remaining ingredients except for bread crumbs
- pulse until combined but not pureed
- transfer to a mixing bowl add bread crumbs
- Use about 3 Tbl to form each falafel patty
- Heat skillet with olive oil to med high
- cook each patty for about 5 min per side until golden brown
- serve warm on top of salad, rice or in a pita
What’s your favorite meal to serve when it’s super hot out? Falafel lover? Favorite toppings?
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Big time falafel lover here! Tomato, cucumber and any kind of creamy sauce are my toppings of choice! I usually bake mine but a quick fry in oil gives them a super nice crunch.
I usually bake mine too but have to say they were much better with a quick pan fry
I love falafels (I just had some this weekend) but I rarely make them at home. This looks truly delicious!
I love falafel, this sounds amazing!
Me too! Thanks so much hope you give it a try
I want to try making falafel so badly and this looks like the easiest recipe ever!
It could not be easier I promise!
Yum! I’ll definitely be serving this!
Great! I hope your family enjoys
I runfess I haven’t had falafel since we were in Tel Aviv. This looks amazing and perfect for summer!!
These are my favorite kind of summer meals hope you give it a try
I love all the different colors and variety in this dish. Thanks for sharing!
YUM!! I really wish my family liked falafels more. I need to make them and have them try them again as they haven’t had them in years maybe they’ll like them now.
My son decided to try them the other day when I made them and really liked them. Worth a try!
Yum! I love falafel… not sure if my kids would go for it, but I need to try it. So many fresh veggies in there too – it looks perfect for summer!
Thanks! I plan to make another batch to freeze for emergencies
I LOOOOVE Falafel! This is my kind of bowl!
Thanks so much mine too!
Sounds delicious! I love falafel but have never really made it at home.
It really is so easy to make!
These do sound yummy (says the gal who loves her meat LOL). I need to dig out my food processor, you have so many recipes that utilize one and I bet they would save me a lot of time (and excuses). (I know, I’m in the dark ages).
Saves so much time! You can do it I know you can. These are super easy
I love falafel! Such a great dish packed with nutrition!
It is quite yummy 🙂
I could totally go for some falafel this week.
Fabulous hope you have a chance to try it out
This looks so yummy and colorful! I always love your recipes!
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
I am a falafel lover! I really love babaganoush with it, but a dollop of hummus will do.
I say both! 🙂
You are right about it being too hot to cook! Whew… this humidity is a beast. I love a falafel bowl. I got on a kick with them a few weeks ago!
This humidity ugh!
Yes yes yes to all of this!! I can’t wait to try this one!
Great! I hope you enjoy it
This looks heavenly! I am ready for some fabulous salads this summer, and this will definitely make the rotation!
Great to hear hope you enjoy it!
I make falafels in more of a patty shape too – easier to eat that way!
Yes they are easier to cook that way for sure.
I want this for lunch tomorrow!!! Looks so delicious!
Well I think you should definitely have it then 🙂
I’ve been in search of a good basic falafel recipe. Here it is! Looks yummy.
Thanks so much it’s really super easy
Yummmy, I love falafel, but never make it!
It’s so easy to make your own hope you give it a try
I gotta share this with my veggie friend. She and I go out to Lebanese food ALL THE TIME and she does love to cook at home so this is perfect for her!
Great thanks a bunch!
so YUM. I am a huge fan of falafel! It’s one of my favorite things to eat (like hummus!)!
one of our go-to too-hot-out-to-cook dishes is a simple tuna pasta salad with lots of arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, etc. Of course you have to cook the pasta but the rest is just throw it together, chill in the fridge a bit and eat.
Pasta salads are the best in the summer time!
I love falafel but have never had much luck with making my own. I’m going to try again with your recipe.
This recipe is super easy you really cannot go wrong. Hope you try it out
Seriously this is all my favorite things! I need this in my life!
Thanks all of my faves too!
I’m with you, salads are perfect on hot and humid days. And the more veggies the better.
Yes perfect for summer eating
falafel is one of my favorites…i need to make a large batch and keep in the freezer because its so versatile.
That is exactly what I love to do as well. Thanks for checking it out