Quinoa Falafel With Israeli Salad (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups dry quinoa (white or mixed colour)
• 3 cups water (bring to a boil first)
• 1 cup chickpea flour (see notes for alternatives)
• 2 eggs
• ½ large handful of coriander (finely chopped)
• 3 green onions/scallions (finely chopped)
• 1 large clove of garlic (grated or minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder))
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon
• Optional: some raw tahini drizzled on top
• 3 medium cucumbers (diced into cubes)
• 2 large tomatoes (diced into cubes)
• ¼ to ½ red onion (chopped finely)
• 1/2 cup of chopped coriander or parsley
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste (I like generous salt on this particular salad)