Fattoush Toasted Bread Salad
Bright, vibrant, and full of Mediterranean flavors, Fattoush Toasted Bread Salad is the ultimate combination of fresh ingredients and crispy textures. This traditional Middle Eastern salad features golden, oven-toasted pita bread pieces tossed with crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, and an abundance of fresh herbs like parsley and mint. The star of the show is the tangy lemon-sumac dressing, infused with garlic for an extra kick of flavor. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect as a light meal or a side dish, with the optional addition of creamy feta cheese for a delightful finishing touch. Healthy, colorful, and irresistibly delicious, this fattoush salad recipe celebrates simple ingredients and bold flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pita bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint
- 4 medium Radishes
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sumac
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Optional: Feta cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the pita bread into bite-sized pieces and place them on a baking sheet.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the pita pieces, toss to coat, and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
While the bread is toasting, prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, slice the cucumber and radishes, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sumac, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes, parsley, and mint.
Add the toasted pita pieces to the salad bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 817 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*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.
