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
- 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.
- ⅓ 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.
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.
- 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:
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
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