Salad can be so much more than iceberg lettuce and shredded carrots.

This falafel salad is proof of how delicious and filling a bowl of dressed greens can be.

How to Meal Prep Falafel Salad

Meal preppingthis falafel salad is easy.

Kale Falafel Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Hummus

Credit: Carson Downing

Cook your falafel according to the package instructions and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, add the greens, fresh vegetables, herbs, pine nuts, and cheese.

Combine the red wine vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl.

Put the hummus in another small bowl and the falafel in a separate baggie or bowl.

As a heartier green, kale doesn’t wilt or get soggy as quickly as other greens.

Ingredients

2Tbsp.red wine vinegar

12cupthinly sliced red onion

1(6-oz.

)bunchcurly kale, stems removed and leaves torn

1(10-oz.

Stir in onion; cover and let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.

Drain the onion, reserving pickling liquid.

Add kale and massage the greens with your hands for about 3 minutes or until bright green and tender.

Assemble the Falafel Salad

Spread the hummus on a platter.

Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper.

If you like, drizzle with additional olive oil and red wine vinegar.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.