Fattoush Lebanese Salad
Bright, bold, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Fattoush Lebanese Salad is a vibrant dish that transforms simple, fresh ingredients into a sensory delight. This classic Middle Eastern salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and peppery radishes, all tossed with aromatic herbs like parsley and mint. The real magic lies in the tangy dressing, infused with citrusy lemon juice, rich olive oil, garlic, and the tart, zesty kick of sumac, a signature spice in Lebanese cuisine. Topped with golden, oven-toasted pita chips for added crunch, this salad is a beautiful medley of textures and flavors. Perfect for a refreshing appetizer or light main course, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and offers a taste of authentic Lebanese home cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pita bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 5 pieces Radishes
- 0.5 bunch Fresh parsley
- 0.5 bunch Fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Sumac
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the pita bread into small bite-sized squares or triangles and toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Spread the pita pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes, parsley, and mint.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion and radishes, and roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves. Add them to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Just before serving, add the toasted pita bread to the salad and toss again to ensure the bread stays crisp.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, tangy Lebanese Fattoush Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2359 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3031 mg | 64% | |
*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.
