Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad
Bright, fresh, and delightfully crunchy, this Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad is a celebration of vibrant flavors and textures deserving a spot on your table. Featuring crispy, sumac-dusted pita chips and a colorful medley of romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, zesty radishes, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this salad bursts with Mediterranean charm. Tied together with a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing, it's seasoned to perfection with the signature tartness of sumac. Ready in just 30 minutes, this refreshing and easy-to-make dish is perfect as a light lunch or a show-stopping side for grilled meats and other Middle Eastern-inspired recipes. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or exploring global cuisine, this Fattoush Salad delivers bold, wholesome flavors that you'll keep craving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces pita bread
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 10 g sumac spice
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 5 pieces radishes
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 bunch mint leaves
- 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Cut the pita bread into bite-sized squares and place them on a baking sheet.
Drizzle 30 ml of extra virgin olive oil over the pita pieces and toss to coat them evenly.
Sprinkle half of the sumac over the pita pieces.
Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thick coins, and thinly slice the red onion and radishes. Add all vegetables to the bowl with lettuce.
Chop the parsley and mint leaves finely, discarding any large stems, and add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of the lemon, removing any seeds.
Add the remaining olive oil, sumac, ground black pepper, and salt to the lemon juice and whisk until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
Finally, add the crisped pita pieces and toss lightly once more to ensure everything is well coated.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crunchy textures.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3557 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.8 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 888 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 3841 mg | 82% | |
*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.
