Carrot Tabbouleh Salad Recipes

CARROT TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• With a food processor on the PULSE setting or by hand finely mince the carrots, beets, fresh parsley, fresh mint, garlic and shallots. Stir in the lemon zest.
• Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Transfer the mixture to a large salad bowl or platter. (I lined the edges of the bowl with baby spinach leaves, as an option.) Garnish with grape tomatoes, cucumber slices and lemon slices. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.

BAKED FALAFEL & CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH WITH PICKLED CARROT, CUCUMBER & CHILLI SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Tip the chickpeas, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander, cayenne pepper, red onion, garlic, sesame seeds, baking powder, parsley stalks and ½ tbsp water into a food processor. Blitz until everything is combined but not mushy - you want the falafel to have some texture, rather than being like hummus. Season to taste then roll into 18 even-sized balls. Flatten each ball into a disc shape and put onto the baking trays (the more surface area the crisper they will become). Brush them with ½ tbsp oil. Bake for 20 mins, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
• Meanwhile, clean the food processor. Briefly pulse the cauliflower until you have a couscous consistency. Mix the cauliflower with the remaining ground spices, olive oil and seasoning. Tip onto a baking tray and roast for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally, until slightly toasted. Once cool, mix through the chopped parsley, mint and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season to taste.
• Mix the carrot, cucumber, red chilli, vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir through the coriander and divide between the baked falafel and tabbouleh with a dollop of yogurt.