Greek Salad With Air-Fryer Falafel
For a crowd-pleasing family meal, try these oil-free, air-fried falafel in a mouthwatering Greek salad and cashew-based dressing or Tahini Dipping Sauce. The falafel also work well in Falafel Tacos.
With warm falafel, creamy dressing, and a medley of chopped veggies, this vegan Greek salad is seriously satisfying. Lining the air fryer basket with foil helps the falafel get nicely browned, so don’t skip this step. Serve with whole wheat pita for a heartier meal. Note that this recipe calls for chilled cooked bulgur, so be sure to have that ready to go.
Tip: If you’re looking for a cashew-free dressing, this dish also pairs well with Tahini Dipping Sauce.
No air fryer? Use this delicious baked falafel recipe instead.
Ingredients:
- 1½ 15-oz. cans no-salt-added chickpeas, drained (2¼ cups) and aquafaba (chickpea liquid) reserved
- ⅓ cup shredded zucchini
- ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
- ⅓ cup packed fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons chickpea flour
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups chopped romaine
- 2 cups chilled cooked bulgur
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into ½-inch slices
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons slivered Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked 20 minutes in hot water
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 to 8 tablespoons unsweetened, unflavored plant milk, such as almond, soy, cashew, or rice
Instructions:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. In a food processor combine the drained chickpeas, 1 Tbsp. of the aquafaba (chickpea liquid), and the next six ingredients (through coriander). Cover and process until mixture starts to come together and is nearly smooth, stopping to scrape sides of bowl as necessary. Add additional aquafaba as needed to achieve a nearly smooth texture that adheres together. Season with salt and pepper.
- For falafel, form chickpea mixture into 12 balls (2 Tbsp. each) and flatten to ¾ inch thick. Line air fryer with foil. Place falafel in a single layer on the foil, in batches if necessary. Air-fry 12 to 14 minutes or until firm and browned, carefully turning once.
- For salad, arrange the next six ingredients (through olives) on a serving platter.
- For dressing, drain soaked cashews. In a small food processor or blender combine cashews, vinegar, mustard, and garlic. Cover and process until nearly smooth, gradually adding milk until creamy.
- Serve falafel on salad and drizzle with dressing.
Courtesy: https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-menus-collections/air-fryer-recipes-crispy-oil-free
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