Fattoush Salad
A refreshing Lebanese bread salad featuring crisp vegetables, herbs, and toasted pita bread. This vibrant dish is dressed with a tangy sumac and lemon vinaigrette, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 294 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 pcspita bread, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 300 gromaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 pcscucumber, diced
- 2 pcstomato, diced
- 0.5 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 pcsgreen bell pepper, diced
- 4 pcsradish, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cupfresh mint, chopped
- 0.25 cupfresh parsley, chopped
dressing
- 0.25 cupolive oil
- 3 tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tspsumac
- 1 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
for pita
- 1 tbspolive oil
Equipment
large salad bowl · baking sheet · knife · whisk · small mixing bowl · cutting board · oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Toss the pita bread pieces with olive oil (for pita) on a baking sheet.
About 1 min
- 3
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Watch carefully to prevent burning, as pita can brown quickly.
- 4
Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, green bell pepper, radish, fresh mint, and fresh parsley.
About 5 min
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil (dressing), lemon juice, sumac, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and herbs.
- 8
Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
About 1 min
- 9
Just before serving, add the cooled toasted pita bread to the salad.
Cook’s note: Adding the pita too early will make it soggy.
- 10
Toss once more and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 294.1kcal
- Protein
- 4.8g
- Carbs
- 26.5g
- Fat
- 19.3g
- Fibre
- 4g
- Sugar
- 7.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover undressed salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
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