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    Home » Lunch and Dinner

    Halloumi and Chickpea Tacos with Cucumber Salsa

    Published: Apr 24, 2023 · Modified: May 24, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    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.

    chickpea and halloumi tacos with cucumber salsa

    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.

    chickpea and halloumi tacos with cucumber salsa

    Instructions

    chickpeas and halloumi on a sheet pan

    Cover chickpeas and halloumi in spices and bake.

    cucumber salsa in bowl

    Mix together salsa.

    chickpea and halloumi tacos

    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

    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.

    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

    Other taco recipes

    • shredded tofu tacos
    • black bean and veggie tacos
    • carrot black bean tacos

    If you make these Halloumi and Chickpea Tacos with Cucumber Salsa, please leave me a rating and review on this blog post. This is the best way to support me!

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    chickpea and halloumi tacos

    Halloumi and Chickpea Tacos with Cucumber Salsa

    Kristi
    These Halloumi and Chickpea Tacos with Cucumber Salsa are the perfect vegetarian taco recipe!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine mediterranean mexican fusion
    Servings 2

    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.

    Notes

    This makes 2-3 servings, enough for 6 tacos
    Keyword Halloumi and Chickpea Tacos with Cucumber Salsa, mediterranean tacos
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Taylor

      May 15, 2023 at 3:56 pm

      I LOVED these. Such an amazing and refreshing meal heading into summer!

      ★★★★★

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