Falafel Sandwich with Side Salad
Falafel with pita bread is a Middle Eastern classic. The soft pita bread stuffed with crunchy falafel makes such a delicious sandwich. We’ve added a side salad to turn this into a hearty, well-balanced meal.
We’re using Tzatziki Dip as the dressing. It goes perfectly with the falafel and couldn’t be easier!
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Makes 2 servings
All ingredients purchased @ Trader Joe's
Ingredients:
- 1 whole wheat pita bread pocket
- 6 pieces Fully Cooked Falafel (frozen section)
- ½ bag Organic Shredded Green & Red Cabbage with Orange Carrots
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ jar fire roasted red peppers, diced
- ½ cup Tzatziki Dip
Directions:
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Heat the falafel as instructed on the package.
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Meanwhile, combine the cabbage, tomato, cucumber, fire roasted red peppers, and Tzatziki in a bowl.* Stir to mix and then divide in half.
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When falafel is ready, let cool for a couple minutes and then cut into quarters.
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Cut the pita pocket in half and heat it up in a microwave, toaster oven, or on the stovetop. (This makes it easier to open the pocket.)
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Stuff some of the salad and falafel pieces into each half pocket. Divide the rest of the salad & falafel onto two plates. Enjoy your falafel sandwich with the salad on the side.
*If cooking for one: Make two servings and enjoy one today & the other tomorrow. (Cook once, eat twice!) But to keep it fresh the second day, make these adjustments: 1. Heat up three pieces of falafel each day. 2. Before adding the Tzatziki, place half the salad in an airtight container & store in the fridge. Add half the Tzatziki each day.
