Fattoush Pita Bread Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, Fattoush Pita Bread Salad is a vibrant Middle Eastern dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed masterpiece. This recipe combines crispy oven-toasted pita bread with a medley of fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and radishes, all tossed in a zesty homemade sumac dressing bursting with tangy citrus notes. Fragrant parsley and mint elevate the salad with herbaceous earthiness, while the crunchy pita adds a satisfying texture in every bite. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome meal, this fattoush salad is ready in just 25 minutes and offers a delightful way to showcase traditional flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pita bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 4 small Radishes
- 0.5 cups Parsley
- 0.25 cups Mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons Sumac
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the pita bread into small bite-sized triangles or squares and place them on a baking sheet.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pita pieces, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and toss to coat evenly.
Bake the pita pieces in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Wash and roughly chop the romaine lettuce, and place it in a large salad bowl.
Peel (if desired) and dice the cucumber, chop the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the radishes into thin rounds.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, and add all the chopped vegetables and herbs to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, sumac, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Add the cooled crispy pita pieces to the salad and toss lightly once more.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2129 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2261 mg | 48% | |
*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.
