Classic Fattoush Salad
Fattoush is a bright and flavorful Lebanese salad that beautifully marries fresh vegetables with toasted pita and a tangy sumac dressing. This dish, rooted in Levantine cuisine, offers a refreshing burst of flavors, making it an exquisite addition to any meal.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Salad bowl
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 pieces Stale Pita Breads Cut into small pieces
- 2 cups Romaine Lettuce Washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 1 piece Cucumber Diced
- 1 piece Red Bell Pepper Diced
- 5 sprigs Mint Leaves Coarsely chopped
- 5 sprigs Parsley Coarsely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Sumac
- 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
- ½ tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the stale pita bread pieces on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, mint leaves, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
- Just before serving, add the crispy pita pieces to the salad and toss again lightly.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the pita with toasted gluten-free bread.
- To add protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Experiment with adding other vegetables like radishes or carrots for added color and crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 741mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3270IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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