Heart-Healthy Fattoush Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Fattoush Salad, a Mediterranean classic reimagined for health-conscious food lovers! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy radishes, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumbers, this colorful salad shines with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Toasted whole wheat pita chips add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley and mint bring an aromatic burst of herby freshness. The zesty homemade dressing, infused with tangy lemon juice, earthy sumac, and garlic, ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish, this salad combines heart-healthy ingredients with irresistible textures for a guilt-free treat that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or lively gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Whole wheat pita
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 4 small Radishes
- 1 cup Flat-leaf parsley
- 0.5 cup Mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sumac
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the whole wheat pita into small squares and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until they are crispy.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and add to a large salad bowl.
Cut the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice into thin half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Remove the seeds and stems from the red bell pepper, then dice it and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and radishes, and add those to the bowl.
Chop the parsley and mint leaves roughly and add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
When the pita is ready and cooled, add it to the salad bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, and enjoy this heart-healthy fattoush salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.7 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2547 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1048 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 3582 mg | 76% | |
*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.
