Introducing Halloumi and Chickpea Tacos with Cucumber Salsa - your new favorite taco recipe. These mediterranean tacos are vegetarian and healthy for you. They are easy to make and topped with the best cucumber sun-dried tomato salsa.
I love tacos. For more yummy taco recipes try my mediterranean white bean tacos or my french onion tacos.
Why you'll love this recipe
It's full of flavor thanks to the sun-dried tomato, hummus and herbs.
These tacos are perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner.
This recipe is healthy, vegetarian, gluten free and can be made vegan.
Instructions
Cover chickpeas and halloumi in spices and bake.
Mix together salsa.
Assemble tacos and dig in!
Ingredients
- halloumi
- za'atar
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- chickpeas
- oil
- paprika
- sun dried tomatoes
- cucumber
- dill
- lemon
- red onion
- taco shells
- hummus
Substitutions
- halloumi - can be subbed with feta (vegan or regular), but if you do this add the feta at the end and do not bake it
- dill - can be subbed with parsley
Storage instructions
The extra taco filling and salsa can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days.
Equipment
You just need your oven and a sheet pan for this recipe.
Recipe FAQS
Can I make these tacos vegan?
Yes, you can omit the halloumi or sub it with vegan feta.
Where can I buy halloumi?
Most grocery stores carry halloumi, I got mine from whole foods.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Za'atar really makes the flavor of these tacos pop so I recommend seeking it out. I have gotten mine from both Whole Foods and Thrive Market.
Other vegetarian taco recipes
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Halloumi and Chickpea Tacos with Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 block halloumi - cubed
- 1 can chickpeas - drained
- 1 teaspoon za'atar
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
Salsa
- 1 pack or small jar between 3-5 ounces of sun dried tomatoes - finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups diced cucumber
- ¼ cup finely chopped dill
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ small red onion - finely chopped
- pinch salt/pepper
Other ingredients
- 6 taco shells of choice
- hummus of choice I used about ¼ of a container
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add chickpeas and halloumi to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Toss in oil and spices. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until chickpeas and halloumi are crisp.
- Add all salsa ingredients to a bowl and mix together.
- Spread an even layer of hummus on each taco shell. Top with chickpea and halloumi mixture and salsa. Dig in and enjoy.
Taylor says
I LOVED these. Such an amazing and refreshing meal heading into summer!