Falafel or felafe are fried balls, doughnuts or pies made of chickpeas, fava beans or both. Salad sandwich is a traditional food in the Middle East, probably originated in Egypt. Usually eaten in pita, pita can be used as a pocket or wrapped in bread called taboon. "Salad sandwiches" also often refer to wrapped sandwiches prepared in this way. Sprinkle the salad on the salad sandwich ball, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, and sauce made of sesame paste. Salad sandwich balls can also be eaten as snacks alone or as part of an appetizer.

Salad sandwiches are common in the Middle East. It is now found around the world as an alternative to meat and street food.