Falafel, Feta and Tomato Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 lbs. tomatoes, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh mint
  • 4 cooked falafel patties (from Falafel Pita recipe), cut into 1/2-in. pieces
  • 2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add tomatoes; toss gently to coat. Let stand 2 minutes. Arrange tomatoes on a platter so that slices overlap slightly. Reserve remaining vinaigrette in bowl.

  2. Add arugula, cucumber, onion, mint, and falafel to reserved vinaigrette in bowl; toss gently to coat. Arrange falafel mixture over tomatoes; sprinkle evenly with feta and pine nuts. Drizzle any remaining vinaigrette over salad.

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