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Fattoush Salad Recipe

Fattoush is a flavorful and satisfying salad that offers a balance of textures and tastes. Fresh vegetables, crispy pita bread are all tossed in a salty tangy dressing that complements the vegetables and ties the salad together.
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle East
Diet: Halal
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • ½ romaine lettuce head coarsely chopped.
  • ½ pint grape tomato halved.
  • 2 cups Persian cucumber diced.
  • ½ cup red onion sliced,
  • ½ cup bell pepper seeded and diced.
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley chopped and loosely packed.
  • cup radish thinly slices
  • ¼ cup fresh mint coarsely chopped and loosely packed.

For the dressing

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon sumac more for sprinkling on the top.
  • 2 garlic cloves minced.
  • 1 Tablespoon dried mint or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped mint.
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon pink salt or to taste

For the pita chips

  • 2 small pita breads 4 inch, torn into pieces.
  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

Instructions

  • Place pita pieces in a medium bowl; pour oil over and toss to coat. Season pita to taste with salt. Roast in a 400F oven until golden brown and crispy.
  • Combine salad ingredients together in a deep bowl.
  • Combine dressing ingredients well together.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
  • Right before serving, add the pita chips and mix .
  • Add more pita pieces on top and sprinkle with sumac or za'atar.

Notes

  • Most people also include about 1 cup of purslane in fattoush. If you cannot find it you can use watercress or baby arugula or you can do as I did and skip it.
  • You can also use green onions instead of red onions. Trim ends and cut both white and green parts into thin strips.
  • Serve with:
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Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1506IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg