Falafel Salad Bowl with bulgur wheat

Falafel salad bowl Recipe

30 Minutes
Serves: 2
A delicious salad bowl of bulgur wheat, tomatoes, cucumber and fresh herbs covered with a tomato and chilli dressing,  and topped with falafel patties served with a mint yoghurt dressing

Recipe Ingreds

Salad

  • 110 grams bulgur wheat
  • 0.5 whole cucumber
  • 4 sprig fresh mint
  • 4 sprig fresh parsley
  • 1 whole red onions
  • 300 ml water (boiling)
  • 100 grams cherry tomatoes

Falafel

  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 whole lemon
  • 20 grams plain flour
  • salt (to taste)
  • 6 sprig fresh coriander
  • 100 grams dried chickpeas
  • 0.5 whole onions
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 . sunflower oil (for frying)

chilli Dressing

  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 0.5 whole lemon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt (to taste)
  • 0.25 tbsp tomato puree

Dressing

  • 2 tsp mint jelly
  • 150 ml natural yoghurt

Recipe with pictures Steps

Step 1

  • add the dried chickpeas to the bowl
  • cover in cold water with at least an additional 1 inch of water
  • leave overnight to soak

Step 2

  • put the bulgur wheat in a bowl
  • add the boiling water to the bowl
  • place a plate over the bowl
  • leave to soak for 30 minutes

Step 3

  • while the bulgur wheat is soaking

Step 4

  • melt the mint jelly in the microwave or a pan
  • add the natural yoghurt a spoon at a time initially for the first 2 or three spoons then add the remaining yoghurt. Refrigerate

Step 5

  • drain the chickpeas and wash
  • place the chickpeas into the food processor

Step 6

  • peel and chop the onion(s) finely
  • add to the food processor
  • peel and crush the garlic
  • add to the food processor

Step 7

  • wash and finely chop the fresh coriander
  • zest the lemon(s)
  • add to the food processor
  • add the spices

Step 8

  • add the bicarbonate of soda to the food processor
  • blend until the contents forms a crumb
  • empty the contents of the food processor into a large bowl

Step 9

  • add the flour to the bowl
  • season with salt and pepper
  • stir to mix the ingredients
  • the mixture should start to stick together with the addition of the flour , if it doesn't stick add a small amount of water and continue to stir

Step 10

  • take a spoonful of the mixture and with damp hands shape the mixture into a small pattie
  • place the patties on a plate
  • cover with cling film
  • Refrigerate
  • for 10 minutes

Step 11

  • peel the red onion(s), chop in half
  • wash the cherry tomatoes and then slice in half
  • add to the bowl
  • slice the red onions thinly
  • add to the bowl

Step 12

  • place a cross on the top of the cucumber
  • then slice the cucumber to form quarters
  • add to the bowl

Step 13

  • squeeze the lemon(s) .
  • make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients together

Step 14

  • add the onion, tomato and cucumber mix to the bulgur wheat
  • wash and finely chop the fresh parsley
  • wash and finely chop the mint
  • add to the bowl
  • add the chilli dressing to the salad
  • stir to mix the ingredients

Step 15

  • heat about 3 cms of frying oil in a frying pan
  • get the falafel from the fridge
  • cook the falafel for about 4 mins per side
  • remove the falafel from the frying pan and drain on kitchen paper

Step 16

  • drizzle the yoghurt dressing over the falafel
  • place the bulgur salad on a plate
  • place the falafel on top of the salad

Recipe Utensils

  • 1 bowl
  • 2 chopping board
  • 1 cling film
  • 1 food processor
  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 Garlic crusher
  • 1 grater
  • 1 kitchen paper
  • 2 large bowl
  • 2 large knife
  • 1 lemon squeezer
  • 1 medium bowl
  • 1 plate
  • 1 sieve
  • 1 small bowl
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About our bulgur falafel bowl of delicious goodness

This recipe is a delightful Middle Eastern feast featuring homemade crispy falafel patties and a refreshing bulgur wheat salad. Perfect for spring, summer, and autumn. Packed with healthy nutrients, this recipe promises a burst of flavours and freshness. Enjoy the harmonious blend of textures and tastes in this nutritious and satisfying dish, making it a go-to recipe for busy work night dinners

how to make our falafel salad bowl

To start, soak dried chickpeas overnight and bulgur wheat for 30 minutes. For the falafel, blend chickpeas with onion, garlic, coriander, lemon zest, and spices until crumbly, then mix in flour and shape the falafel mix into patties. Refrigerate, then fry until golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare the salad by combining red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and mint with a zesty chili and lemon juice dressing. Place the salad on a plate and then top the salad with 4 falafel patties, drizzle with the dressing and serve atop the vibrant bulgur salad for a flavourful and satisfying meal.

Salad Ingredients for our bulgur and falafel salad recipe

The ingredients for this recipe are all available in your local supermarket, though some of the ingredients may be a lot cheaper in your local continental shop, particularly the dried pulses and the spices

Falafel Ingredients

lemon - zest adds some zing to the falafels you could try lime zest instead
dried chickpeas -tinned chickpeas are too wet and don't have the right texture, if you only have tinned then try drying them out in the oven first 
onions - you can use red or white onions we have used white onions as they add extra sharpness 
Herbs and spices - A classic mix of falafel spices with ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, fresh coriander, garlic

Bulgur Salad ingredients

bulgur wheat - this is the best grain but you could use couscous instead
cucumber- is essential for the recipe as it add freshness
fresh Herbs - the herbs for this dish are mint and parsley
red onions - red onions add sweetness but if unavailable add spring onions
cherry tomatoes - sweet tomatoes are needed for this dish, so cherry or plum are perfect

Can you freeze falafel 

Yes they are perfect for freezing making them ideal to add to your repertoire of freezer meals for busy days. Make the patties ahead of time cook then and freeze them to use whenever you need a quick meal,  Defrost the patties fully and reheat in the oven till crisp, eat with salad or pita pockets.

When to make our easy falafel salad

This dish is perfect for lunch or dinner, the mixture of falafel and bulgur salad is nutritious and energizing. These bowls are a delicious meatless meal, in spring summer or autumn and perfect  for the whole family. They make a really tasty meal any night of the week. 

what makes our falafel and bulgur salad bowl the best

The combination of crisp falafels and soft bulgur with lots of fresh veggies and herbs makes this the best falafel salad bowl, the salad provides a host of vitamins and minerals and the falafel gives a shot of veggie protein making it a delicious and nutritious dinner, The star of the show are the two dressing the chilli dressing for the salad and the yoghurt dressing for the falafel

Variation or tweak our falafel recipe

  • Swap the yoghurt dressing for a creamy feta cheese dressing 
  • Swap the yoghurt dressing for a tahini sauce
  • serve the crispy falafels in a toasted pita bread with a tablespoon of hummus and serve with the bulgur salad on the side

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