Fattoush
Fattoush is a refreshing Middle Eastern salad made with crispy toasted pita, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon-sumac dressing. It’s tangy, crunchy, and perfect as a side or light main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 pita breads, cut into small squares or triangles
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pita bread into small pieces and toast on a baking sheet for 5–10 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, green onions, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Just before serving, add the toasted pita pieces and gently mix to maintain their crunch.
Notes
Add crumbled feta for extra creaminess.Include diced bell peppers for added color and crunch.Use arugula or spinach instead of romaine for variation.Chickpeas or grilled chicken can turn it into a full meal.If you don’t have sumac, substitute with extra lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/fattoush/
