Mediterranean Diet Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Diet Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish brimming with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for fans of healthy, nutrient-rich meals, this classic fattoush combines fresh romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy radishes, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint. The highlight? Crispy whole wheat pita chips baked to golden perfection, adding delightful crunch to every bite. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and the unique tartness of sumac, this salad is a celebration of Middle Eastern cuisine that’s ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a side at festive gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a must-try for those seeking a fresh, heart-healthy recipe packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 4 small radishes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 2 pieces whole wheat pita bread
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the whole wheat pita bread into small triangles or squares. Place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with a little salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside to cool.
While the pita is baking, prepare the vegetables: Shred the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and half red onion.
Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves.
In a small mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, a finely minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Whisk until well combined and emulsified.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Add the crispy pita chips to the salad just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and healthy Mediterranean Fattoush Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.6 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3461 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.8 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2794 mg | 59% | |
*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.
