Grilled Falafel Salad with Tahini Sauce - alive magazine

Ingredients

• 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt, divided
• 1 cup (250 mL) sliced red onion
• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cooked or canned chickpeas
• 1 cup (250 mL) parsley
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) garbanzo (chickpea) flour
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 3/4 tsp (4 mL) cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 8 cups (2 L) salad greens
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh mint
• 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 English cucumber, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) tahini
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup or date syrup
• 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) onion powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt