Crunchy Greek falafel salad

This low calorie crunchy Greek falafel salad, is the perfect hearty vegetarian lunch or dinner. So easy and quick to make in 30 minutes, its high in fibre, iron and calcium, a delicious recipe to added to your meat-free collection.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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400g falafel mix
spray oil
¾ cup low-fat plain yoghurt
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 telegraph cucumber, seeds removed and chopped in 2cm chunks
1 red capsicum, chopped in 2cm squares
1 red onion, chopped in wedges
6 cups baby spinach leaves
70g feta, cut in chunks

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Roll falafel mix into small patties (make 16 in total) and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Spray with oil. Place in the oven for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine yoghurt, lemon zest and half the juice with half the parsley leaves (finely chopped). Set aside.
In a large bowl, gently combine cucumber, capsicum, onion, spinach and feta. Add remaining lemon juice and parsley. Divide between four plates.
Serve salad with falafels (break up into smaller pieces if desired) and yoghurt sauce.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 295 cal

Kilojoules 1230 kJ

Protein 17 g

Total fat 7 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Sugar 13 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 800 mg

Calcium 390 mg

Iron 6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.