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Since it’s lent time, let’s start it off right with a big green salad that’s not only easy to make, but delicious too.
I love a good salad. And when I say a good salad, I mean a salad that’s packed with greens, vegetables, fruits, cheese, some kind of protein … so no boring salads around here.
ThisFalafel Salad Bowls with Mustard Hummus is anything but boring!
This one’s loaded with the goodness of greens, falafel, cherry tomatoes, olive, marinated onion, and Mustard Hummus.
Yep…you read well: MUSTARD HUMMUS!!!
Creamy. Smooth. Flavorful.
The star of this Falafel Salad Bowls is the Mustard Hummus!!
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As I mentioned, my husband LOVES mustard. He adds it to everything, so I decided to add a tablespoon of Maille® Old Style Mustard (my “secret ingredient”!) to my basic hummus recipe. BAM… the best hummus ever.
Maille is a premium condiment, its texture and flavor make it the perfect addition to many recipes, such as sauces, vinaigrettes, mashed potato, and, of course, hummus. You can find Maille(pronounced “MY”) at your local Walmart store.
If Maille products are not available on Walmart Online Grocery Pickup, it is for sure available in store or on Walmart.com.
How to Make Mustard Hummus
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse. For a creamer and smooth hummus, remove the skin of the chickpeas.
- Combine the chickpeas, Maille Old Style Mustard, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and water in a food processor, and blend to a creamy purée.
- Add more lemon juice, garlic, cumin or salt to taste. Place hummus into a dinner plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
How to Make Creamy and Smooth Hummus?
The secret for a creamy and smooth hummus is removing the tough skins from the garbanzo beans.
How to Easily Skin Chickpeas?
Transfer the chickpeas to a large bowl and fill the bowl with cold water, gently rub the beans vigorously between your hands to release the skins. Most of the skins will float and you will be able to pick them and discard. Drain the beans and pat them dry, then remove with your finger the remaining skins.
Looking for More Salad Recipes?
- Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
- Copycat Chick fil A Superfood Salad
- Low-Carb Watermelon Bruschetta
- Watercress Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Falafel Salad Bowls with Mustard Hummus
Ingredients
Mustard Hummus (Makes 6 servings or about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 can (15 oz ) chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon Maille® Old Style Mustard (see notes)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini (make sure it’s well-stirred)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste (I added 1 teaspoon)
- 3 tablespoons water
Falafel Bowls:
- 6 cups fresh mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onions, sliced
- 8 falafels (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup feta cheese, cubed
- ½ cup black olive
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Mustard Hummus:
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse. For a creamer and smooth hummus, remove the skin of the chickpeas.
- Combine the chickpeas, mustard, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and water in a food processor, and blend to a creamy purée.
- Add more lemon juice, garlic, cumin or salt to taste. Place hummus into a dinner plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Store homemade hummus in an airtight container and refrigerate up to one week.
Falafel Bowls:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, red onions.
- Whisk together all the lemon vinaigrette ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing to combine.
- Top the salad with 4-6 falafels, feta cheese and olives. Add a dollop of mustard hummus to each bowl.
- Serve immediately with pita bread, if desired.
Nutrition
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- Big Food Processor
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- Measuring Cups and Spoons Set
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- Chef Knife
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- Dressing/Marinade Shaker
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