Low Fat Fattoush
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this refreshing and guilt-free *Low Fat Fattoush*. This light and healthy salad combines crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and vibrant radishes, beautifully complemented by the zest of fresh parsley and mint. The star of the dish, crispy baked pita chips, adds a satisfying crunch without the excess oil of traditional frying methods. A tangy dressing made with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and sumac ties the ingredients together, creating an irresistible, low-calorie dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this fattoush is perfect as a refreshing side or starter for any meal. Crafted to deliver bold flavors with less fat, it’s a must-try for salad lovers and health-conscious foodies alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Pita bread
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 5 pieces Red radishes
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 30 grams Fresh parsley
- 20 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 2 pieces Green onions
- 60 ml Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the pita bread into small squares or triangles and spread them out on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the pieces are crisp and lightly browned. Remove and let them cool.
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice the red radishes.
Dice the green bell pepper. Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves.
Slice the green onions finely. Add all the vegetables and herbs to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Add the toasted pita bread pieces to the salad just before serving to maintain their crispness.
Serve the fattoush immediately as a refreshing starter or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1654 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3017 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.
