Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Cucumber Salad with Kefir Dressing and Falafel


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Full of zing, crunch and fresh flavour, this recipe is a great way to use up some leftover homemade falafel. Whether it’s for breakfast, brunch or a quick snack, it’s a dish to enjoy with your family and friends. It is wonderful to enjoy it as a salad, but equally delicious stuffed into pitta pockets or with charred wraps. It’s very easy to make falafel at home, either using soaked chickpeas, or canned one for ease, and they can be fried, baked or airfried. Or just buy a pack of those premix and you will have the dinner in 30 minutes.

 
Kefir Dressing
  • 10-12 Falafels (homemade or falafel mix)
  • 1 Continental cucumber, cut into moon-shaped slices
  • 2 Banana shallots, cut into rings
  • 150 ml Kefir
  • 2 Limes, juiced
  • 1 Garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp Erythritol or caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dill, chopped, plus extra to serve
  • 1 tbsp Mint leaves, chopped, plus extra to serve
  • Sea salt and black pepper from the mill
  1. If you are using falafel mix, then prepare them following pack instructions. For the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients with some seasoning in a large bowl.
  2. Halve the cucumber lengthways, then use a small teaspoon to scrape out the watery seeds from the middle. Slice both halves into moon-shaped slices and tip into the dressing. Peel and slice the shallots into the rings and add to the salad. Toss together.
  3. When the falafels are ready, divide the cucumber salad between 2-3 plates and scatter over a little more mint and dill. Top with the falafels and enjoy!

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35 comments:

  1. DEZMOND1/7/25 12:59

    A nice and light summer lunch! For a second there, while reading the recipe, I was afraid that you put banana in it LOOOL

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  2. ellie1/7/25 13:10

    So pretty..and refreshing. I do like cucumber sandwiches with pita bread like this.

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  3. Caitlin'nMegan1/7/25 13:12

    Oh, you do make a delightful summer meal! Beautiful!

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  4. Tom1/7/25 13:12

    ...a wonderful summer dish!

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  5. Lola Martínez1/7/25 13:15

    Si me gusta la ensalada, aún más me gusta el aderezo, no tardaré en hacerlo.

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  6. Lola Martínez1/7/25 13:15

    Si me gusta la ensalada, aún más me gusta el aderezo, no tardaré en hacerlo.

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  7. Ivy's Closet1/7/25 13:24

    Looks refreshing!

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  8. David M. Gascoigne,1/7/25 13:50

    Looks really good, Angie. Healthy, too!

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  9. speedy701/7/25 14:03

    Perfetto per la stagione!!!

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  10. Anonymous1/7/25 14:05

    Refreshing -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  11. Judee1/7/25 14:15

    Love this meal Angie! Looks delicious. I clicked on the link for homemade falafel and it didn't show me the recipe.

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    1. Angie's Recipes1/7/25 14:52

      Thanks, Judee. The link is now working.

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  12. eileeninmd1/7/25 14:27

    Looks delicious, another yummy recipe!
    Take care, have a great day!

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  13. Anonymous1/7/25 15:05

    This is such a lovely combination of flavors. I love falafel, and everything that goes with them!

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  14. Ananka1/7/25 16:19

    That looks amazing. I really like falafels and cucumber :-D

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  15. Rainbow Evening1/7/25 17:31

    good for hot summer .... yummy

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  16. Pam1/7/25 18:24

    A perfect summer meal.

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  17. Cocoa and Lavender1/7/25 19:14

    A perfect summery meal -- and so healthy! David

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  18. Linda's Relaxing Lair1/7/25 19:27

    A scrumptious, cooling and refreshing lunch!

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  19. Ben | Havocinthekitchen1/7/25 20:58

    Such a wonderful salad - filling enough to be a meal, but light and fresh enough for a summer hot day!

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  20. Cooking Julia1/7/25 23:46

    This cucumber salad is exactly what I need during this heatwave!

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  21. roentare2/7/25 00:20

    That taste must be exotic

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  22. Brian's Home Blog2/7/25 01:12

    That looks great. I really enjoy cucumber salads.

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  23. My name is Erika.2/7/25 01:31

    Falafel is so tasty. This looks delicious.

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  24. Granny Sue2/7/25 03:42

    Yummy!

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  25. Happy Retiree's Kitchen2/7/25 04:27

    This looks really delicious for your Summer Angie. I should make some felafel for a change.

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  26. Anonymous2/7/25 05:54

    This is perfect for summer!
    Tandy (Lavender and Lime) https://tandysinclair.com

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  27. Margaret D2/7/25 08:52

    Looks interesting, Angie. Falafel originates from Egypt I believe.

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  28. Frank2/7/25 17:33

    Gorgeous! My mom used to make a similar cucumber salad only with sour cream. Kefir sounds a lot healthier!

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  29. Balvinder2/7/25 17:53

    Amazing recipe! I do love the crunch and munch of cucumber especailly in summer

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  30. sherry4/7/25 08:49

    this sounds healthy and delicious Angie. I do love some cucumber!

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  31. Lowcarb team member5/7/25 01:38

    A nice summer recipe, thank you.

    All the best Jan

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  32. Federica Simoni5/7/25 16:46

    Perfetta per la stagione!!!

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  33. Laura. M7/7/25 22:21

    Rica ensalada.
    Un abrazo.

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  34. Raymund | angsarap.net9/7/25 01:26

    Love how you’ve turned leftover falafel into something so fresh and vibrant!

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