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title: Crispy Falafel Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/crispy-falafel-salad-55914c2dfd2cb999288b4567
servings: 2
prep time: "15 minutes"
cook time: "25 minutes"
time required: "40 minutes"
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Sesame
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Salad
  - Falafel
  - Greek
  - Quick
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 1600
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/crispy-falafel-salad.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the @red onion{1%unit}. Finely dice the remaining half. Zest and halve the @lemon{1%unit}. Pick @parsley{1%bunch} leaves off stems, chop half, and reserve the rest. Drain and rinse @chickpeas{1%can}. Mince or grate @garlic{2%cloves}. Halve the @cucumber{1%unit}, scrape out seeds, and thinly slice into half moons. Chop @romaine lettuce{1%head} into 1-inch pieces.

In a #small bowl{}, combine the sliced red onion with the juice of one lemon half. Let sit to pickle.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @yogurt{½%cup}, @olive oil{1%tbsp}, the juice of the remaining lemon half, half the chopped parsley, and half the garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

In a #medium bowl{}, mash chickpeas and @hummus{¼%cup} until smooth. Mix in @flour{2%tbsp}, diced red onion, lemon zest, @ras el hanout{½%tsp}, the remaining chopped parsley, and remaining garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Place @panko breadcrumbs{2%tbsp} in a #small bowl{}. Form the mixture into 1 ½-inch balls, roll in the breadcrumbs, and flatten into patties.

Heat olive oil in a #large skillet{} over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook ~{2%minutes} per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper.

In a #large bowl{}, toss together romaine lettuce, reserved parsley leaves, pickled red onion, and cucumber. Season with salt and pepper.

Plate the romaine salad, top with falafel fritters, and drizzle with the yogurt dressing. Sprinkle with @feta cheese{2%tbsp} and serve.