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Chickpea Shawarma Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing Recipe

Street cart inspired shawarma meets delicious, crisp salad that's easy and quick to throw together.

4.5 from 190 votes
25 mins
Total Time
4
servings
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Chickpea Shawarma Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing

How to Make the Best Chickpea Shawarma Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing

A Mediterranean Twist on Shawarma

This Chickpea Shawarma Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing brings the vibrant, aromatic flavors of a Middle Eastern street cart directly to your plate in a fresh, crisp salad form. The combination of warm spiced chickpeas, tender chicken, and a creamy yet zesty tahini dressing creates a perfectly balanced meal that’s both satisfying and light.

Why This Salad Works

The genius of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the way each component works together. The turmeric, coriander, and cumin transform humble chickpeas into something special—reminiscent of traditional shawarma spices. Meanwhile, the spicy tahini dressing brings heat from sriracha and brightness from lemon juice, tying all the fresh ingredients together beautifully. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or an impressive weeknight dinner, this Mediterranean salad delivers bold flavors without requiring hours in the kitchen.

Making It Your Own

Feel free to customize this salad to suit your preferences. You can swap the chicken for lamb or tofu, add roasted vegetables like sweet potato or bell peppers, or adjust the heat level in the dressing to match your spice tolerance. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility—it’s a canvas for whatever fresh ingredients you have on hand.

Chickpea Shawarma Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing

Chickpea Shawarma Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing

Street cart inspired shawarma meets delicious, crisp salad that's easy and quick to throw together.

4.5 from 190 votes
CourseSalad
CuisineMediterranean
Keywordchickpea shawarma, easy Greek salad, quick and filling salads, shawarma salad
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings4 servings
Calories494kcal
AuthorChristina Hill
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Ingredients

Salad

Spiced Chickpeas

Spicy Tahini Dressing

Instructions

Prepare the Dressing

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, sriracha, dijon mustard, maple syrup, and salt.
  2. Add water gradually, whisking until you reach your desired consistency.

Cook the Chickpeas

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  2. In a small skillet, warm the garlic oil over medium heat.
  3. Add chickpeas and spice with turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are heated through and fragrant.

Assemble the Salad

  1. Place spring mix in a large bowl.
  2. Top with spiced chickpeas, diced cooked chicken, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
  3. Slice pita bread and add to the salad.
  4. Drizzle generously with spicy tahini dressing.
  5. Toss everything together and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For garlic oil, infuse olive oil with minced garlic and let sit for at least 1 hour before using.
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