Low Sodium Fattoush Salad
Revitalize your salad game with this vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Fattoush Salad, a modern twist on the Middle Eastern classic. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is a refreshing medley of textures and flavors. Topped with golden, homemade toasted pita chips and a zesty lemon-sumac dressing, each bite is bright and delicious, while keeping sodium levels in check. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish, this recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare and delivers bold, wholesome flavor without compromising on freshness. If you're looking for a low-sodium salad that's brimming with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, this Fattoush is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pita bread
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 5 pieces Radishes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sumac
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 clove Garlic clove
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the pita bread into bite-sized squares, about 1-inch each.
Place the pita squares on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Toss to coat them evenly and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and place it into a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.
Dice the tomatoes into similar-sized cubes and add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the radishes thinly and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
Chop the parsley and mint leaves and add them to the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, black pepper, and finely minced garlic clove.
Whisk the dressing until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl and toss everything together until well coated.
Add the toasted pita pieces and give it a gentle toss.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this Low Sodium Fattoush Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 819 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 4058 mg | 86% | |
*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.
