Quick And Easy Falafel Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 ounces dry falafel mix
• 1/2 cup olive oil for frying
• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups reduced fat ranch dressing
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• prepare the falafel mix according to package directions. heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. shape the prepared falafel mix into 1/2-inch rounds. place in the skillet in batches, and fry until evenly browned. drain on paper towels.
• in a large bowl, mix the falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and carrots. in a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing, garlic powder, and cumin. toss with the salad to coat. serve over lettuce.