Falafels, our beloved chickpea‑based balls of deliciousness, are a firm favourite for foodie folks of all kinds - great for an easy vegetarian lunch or dinner, or as just a quick bite on the go. BUT even though falafel is so well‑loved, we’re hedging our bets that most of you tend to enjoy your falafel in one of a handful of ways:

• A classic falafel wrap

• A magic mezze

• A protein‑packed snack

Not sure where to start? Well, we’re here to help with this ultimate list of what to serve with falafel. Choose from our selection of sublime sides, dips, salads and accompaniments to supplement your fresh‑out‑the‑oven falafels and turn a banging snack into a fully fledged main meal that’s plant‑powered, satisfying and seriously delicious.

Tasty ideas for what to have with falafel

Serve with hummus and tahini

Hummus is a classic falafel pairing that is traditional across the Middle East, including in Bahrain, Egypt and Israel. Most traditional eateries serve hummus and falafel with a tahini sauce. This is traditionally known as a “falafel plate” and is not unlike a mezze you’ll most likely have tried yourself!

For inspiration, dive into our tasty mezze platter here.

Tuck into falafel gyros

For a delicious bread-and-falafel combo, take inspiration from Greek cuisine with our delicious falafel gyros wrap - the perfect lunch or dinner ready in minutes. Top off with some zesty tzatziki or add richness with hummus.

For a sweet and spicy twist, try these hot honey falafel wraps with apricot salad. Delish and ready in ten, these will sweeten up anyone in a hurry.

Dip your falafel into some Toum

For the Lebanese, Toum is the preferred falafel partner. Toum is a creamy garlic dipping sauce that is notably thicker (almost like a spread) than most dips.

It’s also well-known for being particularly potent, so if you like a powerful garlicky punch, give toum a try! We’re fans of this recipe by feelgoodfoodie.com.