Low Fat Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad
Brighten up your meal with this Low Fat Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad, a vibrant and zesty dish that’s as healthy as it is satisfying. This lighter version of the classic fattoush keeps all the traditional flavors you love, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy radishes, all brought to life with a tangy lemon-sumac dressing. The star of this recipe is the oven-toasted whole wheat pita chips, adding a delightful crunch without extra oil. Fragrant parsley and mint leaves lend an herbaceous freshness, while the sumac spice delivers a signature citrusy kick that defines this Middle Eastern favorite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-fat salad is perfect as a light lunch, dinner side, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Healthy, flavorful, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this fattoush is a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 5 small Radishes
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
- 0.25 cup Mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the whole wheat pita bread into small triangles or strips. Place them on a baking sheet and lightly toast in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove and set aside to cool.
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and add them to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and radishes, and add both to the bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, then add them to the salad for fresh herbaceous notes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Just before serving, scatter the toasted pita bread over the salad for added crunch.
Serve immediately, garnish with extra sumac if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4714 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2726 mg | 58% | |
*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.
