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Falafel Tacos with Grilled Watermelon and Jalapeño Salsa

Total Time: 25 mins.
Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 10 mins.
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Grilled Watermelon and Jalapeño Salsa:
2 thick rounds watermelon slices with rind on (each about 6 inches/15 cm in diameter and 1/2-inch/1 cm thick)
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped white onion
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) lemon zest
3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 

Tacos:
12 Yves Veggie Cuisine® Falafel Balls
8 corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup (250 mL) shredded lettuce
1/3 cup (75 mL) vegan sour cream

Star Product

Falafel Balls

Directions

  1. Grilled Watermelon and Jalapeño Salsa: Brush watermelon slices with oil. Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grate well.
  2. Grill watermelon, turning once, for about 5 minutes or until grill-marked. Chop finely; transfer to bowl. Add onion, jalapeño, lemon zest, lemon juice, cilantro and salt.
  3. Tacos: Heat Falafel Balls according to package directions; cut each Falafel Ball in half. Assemble in warm tortillas with lettuce, salsa and vegan sour cream.

Tips

Substitute lime for lemon if desired.
Add finely chopped cucumber to salsa if desired.