Fattoush Recipe Lebanese Summer Salad
Bright, zesty, and delightfully crunchy, this Fattoush Recipe Lebanese Summer Salad is a must-try dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. Bursting with fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and peppery radishes, this salad is elevated by the tangy kick of sumac and the aromatic freshness of parsley and mint. Golden, crispy pita bread pieces add a satisfying crunch, making each bite irresistibly textured. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and signature Middle Eastern spices, this light and wholesome salad is perfect for warm-weather meals or as a refreshing side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe that brings a taste of Lebanon to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pita bread
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 5 pieces Radishes
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 bunch Flat-leaf parsley
- 0.5 bunch Fresh mint leaves
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Sumac
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 piece Garlic clove
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the pita bread into small bite-sized squares or triangles. Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Dice the tomatoes, slice the cucumber and radishes, and thinly slice the green onions. Add them to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, then toss them into the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic clove to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all vegetables are evenly coated.
Just before serving, add the crispy pita pieces on top of the salad to maintain their crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Lebanese summer salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3564 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3525 mg | 75% | |
*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.
