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Falafel Bowl

June 24, 2022 by Mahy, Updated August 17, 2022 14 Comments

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There’s something about this Falafel Bowl that feels festive even though it’s the easiest recipe to whip up! This Falafel Bowl recipe or Falafel salad is simply a gather of Middle Eastern staples gathered into one bowl. It’s a delicious and crowd pleasing dish to pull up last minute and so nutritious! Video included! 

One large falafel bowl with homemade falafel, tahini sauce, tabouleh, fresh veggies, lettuce, olives, onions and bread

We love Falafel–like can’t get enough! My grandma always made her authentic falafel mix and stored it in the freezer. It’s so convenient and you just de3frost and fry whenever you crave some. I share her tips on how to prepare, store and fry Falafel so make sure to read that post!

 

I then shared my Best Falafel Sandwich or Falafel wrap which is one of the recipes that went viral and is a reader favorite! The Best Falafel Sandwich is all dressed up with falafel sauce, toppings and wrapped into a crazy delicious vegetarian sandwich!

So naturally, we needed to make another delicious Falafel recipe variation, and here it is!

Why Falafel Bowl

close up if the falafel bowl showing a small plate of hummus next to the falafel, some feta, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, tabouleh and lemon wedges

I can’t really say this Falafel Bowl is a recipe, because it’s simply a bowl of goodness gathered up to make a recipe! While I can’t urge you enough to make my grandma’s Falafel recipe, you can definitely make it using store bought falafel for sure! 

  • It’s SO delicious!
  • Super nutritious 
  • Very versatile 
  • If your falafel is ready and all your fixings, then you can whip it in minutes!
  • A filling vegetarian option.
  • Great for entertaining 

Falafel Bowl Ingredients

You’ll find the fixings I use here to be staple ingredients at many recipes and they’re absolutely worth making!

falafel bowl fixings such as tahini sauce, tabouleh, hummus dip and eggplant salad

  • Tahini Sauce
  • Tabouleh or Tabouli With Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • Ultimate Hummus Dip
  • Fried Eggplant Salad

A wooden board of sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, onions, lemon wedges, radishes
Falafel Salad Ingredients:

  • Feta Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • onions
  • olives
  • lemon wedges
  • lettuce

How to Make Falafel Bowl/ Falafel Salada bowl of homemade falafel mix ready to make falafel

This is my grandma’s homemade falafel mix — a serious chickpea, onions, herb and spice beauty! I can’t urge you enough to try it at least once and I assure you, you’ll be hooked! Plus, you’ll have plenty of mix in the freezer to fry up when you crave some delicious Falafel! 

A hand shaping up the falafel mix into a round falafel shape ready to fry it

Now you’ll fry the falafel into a nice golden brown color. You can coat the falafel in sesame if you’d like as I’ve done below. While it’s not a must and you probably haven’t seen that before, it’s how my grandma made it 🙂

 ladle holding up a fried falafel showing the golden crust

Seriously nothing can beat it! Now to assemble the Falafel Bowl of Falafel Salad if you’d like to call it. I love using pretty much the same ingredients as my ever so popular Best Falafel Sandwich. The only difference is the lettuce. Since this is more of a salad, I start off by adding the lettuce to the bowl.

lettuce added to the bowl

And now pile up your fresh veggies –cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, onions, radishes and the falafel. 

small plate of hummus to go on the falafel bowl

I add the hummus in a small separate bowl.

tabouleh salad added into a small bowl and placed next to the falafel

And the same with my Tabouleh or Tabouli salad--which is ANOTHER viral recipe and uses a special trick to making tabouleh in a breeze if you’re not a fast chopper!!

A sauce jar of tahini sauce next to some eggplant salad

The two final items I place in separate containers are my grandpas Fried Eggplant Salad and my crowd pleasing Tahini Sauce which is another Pinterest viral recipe! While this post is about Falafel, my grandpa’s Fried Eggplant Salad is a recipe that I get asked for time after time! And the Tahini Sauce too!

The ingredients are all added to assemble the falafel bowl

Once you’ve assembled the falafel bowl, it’s time to add some bread. It’s completely optional and you can skip it is you want to make this falafel salad a low carb option. You can also use some crispy Pita Chips for this recipe–it would be SO GOOD!

pita bread added to the side of the bowl

I used here some Greek flat pita bread. At that point, your dish is ready to enjoy! SO YUM!!

A hand holding a falafel bitten to show how crispy it is and how the inside is so flavorful

Have a look at this!! Seriously nothing can beat a good Falafel Recipe–including Falafel Sandwich and these falafel bowls!!

Falafel Salad Tips

  • Use quality store bought Falafel, or even better, make my grandma’s Falafel recipe.
  • Always fry the falafel right before eating as it tastes so much better that way.
  • Make your fixings ahead of time–they’re all fridge friendly.
  • My favorite fixings include: Tabouleh or Tabouli Salad, Tahini Sauce, Grandpa’s Fried Eggplant Salad and the Ultimate Hummus Dip.
  • Use any veggies you have on hand–try to include lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Radishes, feta and olives are a plus 🙂
  • Make this recipe low carb by skipping the bread. 
  • Use a huge platter and serve this for entertaining for brunch or dinner.

What do I serve with falafel?

I can’t stress enough to make this –serve falafel with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, radishes and some quality bread. Then dress it up with Tahini Sauce and Tabouleh Salad. Basically the same way you would make Falafel Sandwich.

Why do my falafel balls fall apart?

If this sounds familiar, you absolutely need to try my grandma’s Falafel recipe! t uses the perfect balance of chickpeas to onions, to herbs and then adds baking powder before frying. 

Do you eat falafel hot or cold?

When making my  Falafel Sandwich, I definitely prefer the falafel to be hot, however with a salad like today’s recipe, I would enjoy it hot or warm. I’m not a cold falafel advocate for sure! Hot to warm falafel is ideal to get the crispy texture and the perfect taste.

A fork eating the falafel salad bowl and holding on to a chunk of falafel

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A close up of the falafel salad showing the ingr3edients arranged side by side and some olives on the side
 
A close up of the falafel salad showing the ingr3edients arranged side by side and some olives on the side
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Falafel Bowl

There's something about this Falafel Bowl that feels festive even though it's the easiest recipe to whip up! This Falafel Bowl recipe or Falafel salad is simply a gather of Middle Eastern staples gathered into one bowl.

Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword falafel, falafel bowl, falafel recipe, falafel salad, homemade falafel, how to make falafel, how to serve falafel
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 719 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 16 falafels Homemade recipe
  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 1/3 cup Perfect Tahini Sauce
  • 2 pieces eggplant fried eggplant salad
  • 1/3 cup tabouli salad homemade recipe
  • 3 cups Shredded Lettuce
  • 3 Tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 Cucumbers sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1 cup Feta cheese cut into large chunks
  • 1 Pita breads cut into wedges
  • 4 radishes sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the homemade falafel mix if making it from scratch

    A hand shaping up the falafel mix into a round falafel shape ready to fry it
  2. Fry the falafel until golden brown.

    ladle holding up a fried falafel showing the golden crust
  3. Prepare the tabouli salad, tahini, eggplant salad and hummus bowls

    falafel bowl fixings such as tahini sauce, tabouleh, hummus dip and eggplant salad
  4. Start by placing the lettuce at the bottom of the salad plate

    Salad added to the bowl
  5. Prepare the veggies

    A wooden board of sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, onions, lemon wedges, radishes
  6. Assemble the salad by placing all ingredients into the bowl over the lettuce and finish off with the bread on the side.

    A close up of the falafel salad showing the ingr3edients arranged side by side and some olives on the side
  7. ENJOY!

    A hand holding a falafel bitten to show how crispy it is and how the inside is so flavorful

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Falafel Salad Tips

  • Use quality store bought Falafel, or even better, make my grandma's Falafel recipe.
  • Always fry the falafel right before eating as it tastes so much better that way.
  • Make your fixings ahead of time--they're all fridge friendly.
  • My favorite fixings include: Tabouleh or Tabouli Salad, Tahini Sauce, Grandpa's Fried Eggplant Salad and the Ultimate Hummus Dip.
  • Use any veggies you have on hand--try to include lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Radishes, feta and olives are a plus 🙂
  • Make this recipe low carb by skipping the bread. 
  • Use a huge platter and serve this for entertaining for brunch or dinner.

What do I serve with falafel?

I can't stress enough to make this --serve falafel with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, radishes and some quality bread. Then dress it up with Tahini Sauce and Tabouleh Salad. Basically the same way you would make Falafel Sandwich.

Why do my falafel balls fall apart?

If this sounds familiar, you absolutely need to try my grandma's Falafel recipe! t uses the perfect balance of chickpeas to onions, to herbs and then adds baking powder before frying. 

Do you eat falafel hot or cold?

When making my  Falafel Sandwich, I definitely prefer the falafel to be hot, however with a salad like today's recipe, I would enjoy it hot or warm. I'm not a cold falafel advocate for sure! Hot to warm falafel is ideal to get the crispy texture and the perfect taste.

Nutrition Facts
Falafel Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 719 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 17g
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 1697mg74%
Potassium 1321mg38%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 3519IU70%
Vitamin C 53mg64%
Calcium 571mg57%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Casey

    August 16, 2022 at 8:36 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea! I used this for meal prep this week. I switched up some of the ingredients but it’s been fantastic for a healthy lunch each day!

    Reply
  2. Claudia Lamascolo

    August 16, 2022 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    Love this is and its on a menu this week to try for sure!

    Reply
  3. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

    August 16, 2022 at 7:28 am

    5 stars
    I love all of those Middle East flavours and this bowl is my idea of heaven. Perfect as a meal or a grazing bowl for busy days.

    Reply
  4. Tavo

    August 16, 2022 at 5:56 am

    5 stars
    great recipe! This is definitely one of my favorite vegetarian bowls ever!

    Reply
  5. Michell

    July 5, 2022 at 9:03 am

    5 stars
    I love all of the fresh elements to this bowl that make it a satisfying meal

    Reply
  6. Tayler Ross

    July 1, 2022 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    We had these falafel bowls for dinner last night and they were incredible! My whole family really enjoyed them!

    Reply
  7. Mairead

    July 1, 2022 at 9:31 am

    5 stars
    Such a tasty meal and perfect for easy summer cooking. I intend to enjoy this dish over and over again during the warm summer season.

    Reply
  8. Katherine

    July 1, 2022 at 9:19 am

    5 stars
    These falafel bowls are right up my street! I love them!

    Reply
  9. Aimee Mars

    July 1, 2022 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    This is the kind of meal I could eat EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! It looks amazing and I’ve been wanting to try making falafel at home. Thanks for sharing this easy version.

    Reply
  10. Irena

    June 28, 2022 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    Love everything about this recipe!!! I could have this bowl for lunch (or dinner) every day. In fact, it’s on the meal plan for next week.

    Reply
  11. Cara

    June 28, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    This bowl is so perfect. It’s amazingly filling and refreshing at the same time, I’m going to eat this every day all summer long!

    Reply
  12. Tayler

    June 28, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    I made this bowl for dinner last night and my husband and I loved it! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Cam

    June 28, 2022 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    I could honestly eat the falafel every day by itself its so good! This was a great weeknight meal for my family and everyone loved it.

    Reply
  14. Dionne

    June 28, 2022 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    This is what I call a real falafel bowl. Someone made it the other day and it was not good. But this recipe is absolutely stunning – exactly how I want to make it!

    Reply
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