Mediterranean Falafel Bowl with Hummus (Print Version)

Crispy falafel with hummus, tzatziki, fresh greens, and tahini drizzle in a vibrant Mediterranean bowl.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - If using store-bought falafel, warm according to package instructions. If homemade, 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, then arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots over the greens.
04 - Place 3 falafel balls per serving on top of the vegetables.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce over the entire bowl.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and a lemon wedge.
07 - Serve immediately while falafel is warm.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can make it on a random Tuesday without planning ahead.
  • You can prep everything in advance and assemble bowls right when hunger hits, making it perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd.
  • Store-bought falafel takes the intimidation out of it—no deep frying required, just heating and serving.
02 -
  • If you assemble these more than 15 minutes before serving, the greens will start to wilt under the weight of the sauces, so treat this as a just-before-eating kind of bowl.
  • The balance of sauce to vegetables matters—too much hummus and tzatziki and you're eating a dip with toppings, so use a light hand and let people add more if they want it.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds yourself right before serving—store-bought toasted seeds fade, but fresh-toasted ones are bright and warm and completely change the finale.
  • If you're making tzatziki from scratch instead of buying it, let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving so the flavors actually blend rather than just coexist.
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