Prepare the most addictive Falafel Pita Sandwich that's loaded with crispy falafel, crunchy salad, hummus and extra sauce. Perfect for a filling vegetarian or vegan meal.

Two falafel sandwiches are placed on a wooden serving board.

Falafel sandwiches are one of the most popular Middle Eastern street foods, consisting of pita pockets, falafel, fresh vegetables and sauces.

In my opinion, how you prepare a falafel sandwich is a deeply personal thing, as I'm sure we all have our own favourite fillings. The way that I prepare the sandwich also changes according to my mood and what I have to hand.

However, there are some ingredients which are pretty much key. The best falafel sandwich should contain fresh salad and some sort of sauce. The bread can be changed, whether you use pita, a Middle Eastern flat bread or naan.

I always use homemade falafel because I prefer the taste and texture.

Other sandwich recipes you might like to try are my cream cheese & cucumber sandwiches and yogurt sandwich.

Ingredients

main two ingredients

Pita - warm pita bread pockets or warm flatbreads are best. Soft naan works pretty well too. You can also use a baguette.
Falafel - falafel balls or falafel patties both work

Sauce ideas

Hummus - I used my Turkish hummus
Creamy tahini sauce - the classic falafel sauce
Amba sauce
Yogurt garlic sauce
Chilli sauce or hot sauce
Tzatziki

Salad ideas

Lettuce
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Red onion - pickled or sliced
Fresh parsley
Finely chop to prepare Shirazi Salad or Israeli Salad

Extras

Feta cheese
Fresh herbs
Pickled turnips
Cornichons or pickles
Pickled red cabbage

Serving Ideas & Tips

Serve your falafel sandwich with tabbouleh and fresh juices.

Do not overfill to prevent the contents spilling out.

Enjoy the sandwich with hot falafel for the best taste.

If preparing for later, do not add too much sauce or else the sandwich will become soggy.

You can easily prepare the ingredients for a picnic and assemble on the spot.

Storage

If you have any leftovers, store in an airtight container and place in the fridge. Ideally eat up by the next day.

A woman hands are holding a falafel pitta sandwich.

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