Whole30 Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad
Elevate your Whole30 journey with this vibrant Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad—a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that's both wholesome and bursting with flavor. This salad swaps traditional pita chips for a blend of crunchy Romaine lettuce, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy radishes, making it entirely Whole30-compliant. Enhanced with fragrant fresh mint and parsley, it is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing that combines olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, and aromatic sumac for an irresistible tang. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is perfect as a light lunch, healthy side dish, or meal-prep favorite. Looking for a fresh take on Middle Eastern cuisine? This Whole30 Fattoush Salad is your answer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 4 Radishes
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Sumac powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables and herbs.
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and add them to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the radishes thinly, then add them to the salad.
Dice the red bell pepper and finely slice the red onion; add both to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh mint and parsley roughly, and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sumac, sea salt, black pepper, and red wine vinegar.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice based on your preference.
Serve the Fattoush Salad immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and tangy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8394 mg | 365% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3902 mg | 83% | |
*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.
