Dairy-Free Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Dairy-Free Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with bold flavors and contrasting textures. This nutrient-packed recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and cooling cucumber with fragrant herbs like parsley and mint for a true taste of the Levant. The standout feature? Golden, oven-baked pita chips sprinkled with a touch of olive oil and salt, adding irresistible crunch to every bite. Tossed in a tangy sumac and lemon dressing infused with garlic, this salad is a perfect balance of zesty and savory notes—all while being completely dairy-free. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a shareable side dish, this recipe is quick to prepare and delightfully customizable to fit gluten-free diets. Serve it fresh and enjoy a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired feast! Keywords: dairy-free salad, Middle Eastern Fattoush, healthy recipes, sumac dressing, pita chips, Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pita bread (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Sumac
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups Cucumber, diced
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Radishes, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Mint leaves, chopped
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the pita bread into small triangles or bite-sized pieces.
Place the pita pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the pita with a pinch of salt and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, minced garlic, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes, parsley, mint, and bell pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Add the cooled crispy pita chips to the salad and gently toss again.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.5 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1984 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.2 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 4899 mg | 104% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
