Middle Eastern Salad Tacos Recipe
Middle Eastern Salad Tacos with spiced chickpeas, hummus and a mound of lemony salad, topped with fresh herbs and scallions. Vegan and delicious!
How to Make the Best Middle Eastern Salad Tacos
These Middle Eastern Salad Tacos are a vibrant, flavorful twist on taco night that your whole family will love. Warm, spiced chickpeas seasoned with cumin, sumac, and toasted sesame seeds sit atop a creamy layer of hummus, all piled high with a bright, lemony salad of arugula, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
What makes these tacos so special is the contrast of textures and temperatures—the warm, earthy chickpeas against the cool, crisp salad, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. The Middle Eastern spices bring depth and complexity, while the fresh herbs and scallions add a pop of color and freshness that makes every bite exciting.
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a lighter meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, these vegan tacos deliver. They come together in just 20 minutes and are easily customizable—add feta for extra creaminess, swap the arugula for spinach, or drizzle with tahini sauce for an extra layer of Middle Eastern flair.
Middle Eastern Salad Tacos
Middle Eastern Salad Tacos with spiced chickpeas, hummus and a mound of lemony salad, topped with fresh herbs and scallions. Vegan and delicious!
Ingredients
Spiced Chickpeas
Lemony Salad
For Serving
Instructions
Prepare the Chickpeas
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and spices and salt. Warm through, stirring.
- During the last minute add the sesame seeds. Turn heat off.
Make the Salad
- Toss the salad ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Lightly toast the tortillas until warm and pliable.
Assemble
- Spread hummus or baba ganoush onto the warm tortilla.
- Top with warm chickpeas and a heaping mound of the salad.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and scallions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Sumac adds a tangy, lemony flavor. If you can't find it, za'atar makes a great substitute.
- For extra protein, add crumbled feta cheese (if not keeping vegan).
- These tacos are best served immediately while the chickpeas are warm and the salad is fresh.
