Fattoush Salad
This authentic Lebanese fattoush salad is a Middle Eastern classic. Fresh chopped salad is flavored with crispy toasted pita and a bright, zesty dressing.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 heads Romaine Lettuce
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- 2 cup roma tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 6 cup radishes
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup mint
- 4 green onions
- 2 pita bread
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp pomegranate molasses
Instructions
- 1
Chop romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl.
- 2
Chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and red bell pepper into small pieces. Slice the radishes into half moons and finely chop the parsley, mint and green onions. Add all the vegetables to the lettuce and give it a good toss.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush olive oil on both sides of pita breads. Tear them using your hands and place them in the pan. Toast the pieces on both sides until they're golden brown and crispy. Set them aside.
- 4
Make the dressing - In a bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, sumac and pomegranate molasses. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 5
Top with the toasted pita and serve immediately.