Exotic Grains Tabbouleh and Crispy Falafel Bowl

Yield: 6 Servings (15 1/2 oz.)

Yield: 6 Servings (15 1/2 oz.)

We've packed in all the best flavors of a Greek salad combined with falafel and our Simplot Good Grains™ Exotic Grains & Fire-Roasted Vegetable Blend into this bowl. So good, your customers won't be able to get enough of it.

Ingredient	Weight	Measure
Simplot Good Grains™: Exotic Grains & Fire-Roasted Vegetable Blend	40 oz.	1 bag
Cilantro, fresh, chopped		1/2 cup
Parsley, fresh, chopped		1/2 cup
Lemon juice, divided	3 fl. oz. + 2 tsp.
Olive oil, divided	5 fl. oz. + 1 Tbsp.
Garlic, minced		1 Tbsp.
Salt, divided		3/4 tsp.
Cucumber, peeled, 1/2-inch dice	6 oz.
Cherry tomatoes, halved	6 oz.
Red onion, quartered, sliced	3 oz.
Falafel, prepared, 1 1/2 oz. each		18 each
Tzatziki sauce, prepared	12 oz.

Preparation Instructions:

Step 1

Prepare grain blend according to package instructions. Chill.

Step 2

In a medium-size bowl combine cilantro, parsley, 3 fl. oz. lemon juice, 5 fl. oz. olive oil, garlic, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir in chilled grains, cover and let mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Step 3

Combine cucumber, tomato and red onion. Season with 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside for service. Cook falafel balls according to package instructions, hold warm.

Step 4

For each serving; place 6 1/2 oz. (1 cup) grain blend in a serving bowl. Add 2 1/2 oz. cucumber-tomato salad, 3 falafel balls, and 2 oz. Tzatziki sauce.