Broccoli Cheese Falafel Salad

Yield: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 60 minutes
Recipe: Ines Yanai
Photo & Styling: Nimrod Saunders

Ingredients:

Falafel:

• 1 bag frozen broccoli, thawed
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 small onion
• 6 slices Tnuva Edam Cheese
• 1 container Tnuva Feta Cheese
• 1/2-1 cups chickpea flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• Oil for frying

Salad:

• 1 head Lalique lettuce
• 1 Spanish onion, sliced thinly
• 1/2 container cherry tomatoes
• Tnuva cheeses of your choice

Dressing:

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic granules
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Put the thawed broccoli, onion, cilantro, garlic, Tnuva Edam cheese and Tnuva Feta cheese in a food processor and blend.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. If necessary add another 4 tablespoons chickpea flour.
3. Form falafel balls and deep fry.
4. On a serving dish, arrange the lettuce, Spanish onion and cherry tomatoes. Prepare the dressing: Put all ingredients in a jar and shake well. Pour the dressing on the salad and toss. Top with broccoli falafel balls and extra Tnuva cheese.