Crunchy falafel and beetroot salad with spiced tahini

Try this falafel and beetroot salad for a tasty, meat-free meal. It’s a fuss-free recipe that’s finished with a spicy homemade dressing.

Crunchy falafel and beetroot salad with spiced tahini

Serves

4

Prep

10m

Cooking

10m

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs hulled tahini
  • 1 1/2 tbs chilled water
  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 2 medium red onions, cut into wedges
  • 225g pkt classic falafel balls, halved
  • 120g pkt Coles 4 Leaf Salad Mix
  • 250g cooked baby beetroot, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbs mint leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup dill sprigs
  • 2/3 cup (80g) walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup (40g) pomegranate seeds

Method

STEP 1

Place the tahini, chilled water and dried chilli flakes in a small jug. Season with pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

STEP 2

Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, turning halfway, for 5-6 mins, or until charred and just softened. Transfer to a plate. Heat remaining oil in the pan. Add the falafel and cook, turning, for 1-2 mins or until browned and heated through.

STEP 3

Place salad leaves, beetroot, mint, dill and walnuts in a bowl and toss to combine. Divide salad among serving plates. Top with onion and falafel. Drizzle with tahini mixture and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds to serve.

 

 

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