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Serving plate with bulgur falafel salad and labneh balls.

Falafel Salad Recipe with Harissa Dressing


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  • Author: Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: VegetarianDiet

Description

This vibrant falafel salad with spiced bulgur, labneh, and harissa is a hearty, flavorful meal packed with texture, color, and Middle Eastern flair.


Ingredients

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Salad Base

  • 6 cups fresh spinach (roughly torn, 150 grams)
  • 4 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 1/2 english cucumber (cut in cubes)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • 4 dates (cut in small cubes)
  • 1/4 cup pistachios (dry roasted and roughly chopped)
  • 5 1/2 ounces labneh (roll to 8 small balls or buy pre-made labneh balls)
  • 1/3 cup green olives (I had garlic-filled, 50 grams)
  • 5 ounces uncooked bulgur (200 milliliters)
  • 1 1/3 cup water (315 milliliters, depending on bulgur package instructions)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

Harissa dressing

  • 2 teaspoons harissa (homemade* or store-bought)
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

To serve

  • Falafel (homemade** or store-bought)
  • Hummus (homemade or store-bought)
  • Batbout bread (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crispy baked falafel: Make sure you make your favorite falafel while the bulgur is cooking (step 2). Here is my falafel recipe.
  2. Cook the bulgur: In a dry skillet, toast ½ teaspoon each of fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds until fragrant. Cook bulgur in water according to package directions, and the toasted spices. Let cool a little and fluff with a fork.
  3. Make the harissa dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together harissa, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, mint, red onion, cucumber, and slightly cooled bulgur. Toss gently with the harissa dressing to coat. Start small, give it a taste, and see if you want more of the spicy dressing.
  5. Assemble and decorate: Divide the salad base among four plates or bowls. Top each with pomegranate arils, dates, pistachios, olives, and labneh balls. Add 4-6 falafel per serving, either on top or to the side.
  6. Serve: Serve with hummus and batbout bread.

Notes

* Recipe for harissa

** Recipe for crispy baked falafel

  • Prep Time: 0 hours
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  • Category: Main Courses
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 640
  • Sugar: 13.1
  • Sodium: 1636
  • Fat: 28.8
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25.5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 77.9
  • Fiber: 15.5
  • Protein: 20.7
  • Cholesterol: 7.5