Falafel Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 homemade falafel (or store-bought (prepared))
• 2 cups short grain brown rice (cooked and cooled)
• 3-4 Persian cucumbers (sliced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
• 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves (chopped)
• 1/2 cup packed cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup tahini paste
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1-2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup warm water (105-110ºF)

Instructions

1. 1

   COMBINE: In a large bowl combine the cooled brown rice, the chopped vegetables and herbs: cucumbers and tomatoes, parsley, and cilantro.

2. 2

   MIX: In a small bowl, add the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt. And warm water while you whisk to loosen the tahini paste and mellow out the garlic. Taste and adjust with more kosher salt as desired.

3. 3

   DICED: Cut the falafel into bite-sized pieces.

4. 4

   TOSS: When ready to serve, pour the creamy tahini dressing over the salad. Once tossed, taste and adjust with seasonings as desired.

5. 5

   TOP: Add the falafel and toss again until combined. Serve immediately to keep the falafel from getting soggy!