Mediterranean Falafel Bowl (Printable)

Crispy falafel with hummus, tzatziki, fresh vegetables, and tahini drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - If using store-bought falafel, warm according to package instructions. If preparing homemade falafel, cook as desired and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - Arrange a generous scoop of hummus and tzatziki on each serving bowl or plate, creating an even base layer.
03 - Top spreads with a bed of fresh salad greens, then arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and shredded carrots over the greens in an organized pattern.
04 - Place 3 falafel balls per serving on top of the vegetable mixture.
05 - Drizzle tahini sauce generously over the entire bowl.
06 - Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and serve with a lemon wedge on the side.
07 - Serve immediately while falafel is still warm and vegetables are crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes without any real cooking stress, especially if you grab store-bought falafel.
  • Every bite tastes like a trip to the Mediterranean, but you're eating it at your kitchen table in whatever you're wearing.
  • The textures keep surprising you—crispy, creamy, fresh, tangy—all in one bowl.
02 -
  • If you assemble this more than 20 minutes before eating, the greens will start absorbing the moisture from the tzatziki and hummus—warm falafel added at the last second makes all the difference.
  • The quality of your tahini sauce matters more than you'd think; a good one transforms everything, while a thin or bitter one can throw off the whole balance.
03 -
  • If your store-bought falafel has been in the freezer too long, give it a quick air fry or oven toast rather than microwaving—it'll resurrect the crispiness in ways you won't believe.
  • Make or buy extra tahini sauce; it becomes your secret ingredient for drizzling on roasted vegetables, finishing soups, or dipping bread for weeks afterward.
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