Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Experience the refreshing crunch and zesty flavors of Fattoush Salad, a vibrant Middle Eastern dish that’s as colorful as it is nutritious. 🌍✨ This salad features a medley of fresh vegetables, crispy toasted pita chips, and a bold, tangy dressing infused with sumac, a spice known for its lemony zing. Perfect for hot days, healthy lunches, or as a side dish to your favorite grilled meats, Fattoush is a salad that never gets boring!
Ingredients
🔥 For the Salad:
☑ 2 large pita breads, toasted and broken into pieces 🥙
☑ 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 🥬
☑ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
☑ 1 cucumber, diced 🥒
☑ 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped 🌶️
☑ 4 radishes, thinly sliced 🌱
☑ ½ red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
☑ ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
☑ ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped 🌿
🔥 For the Tangy Sumac Dressing:
☑ ¼ cup olive oil 🫒
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 fresh lemon juice 🍋
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 pomegranate molasses (optional but recommended) 🍯
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 ground sumac ✨
☑ 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
☑ Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
🔥 For Garnish:
☑ Extra sumac for sprinkling ✨
☑ Pomegranate seeds (optional for extra crunch and color) 🍎
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
🥗 Step 1: Prepare the Pita Chips
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Cut the pita breads into small pieces, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden. Set aside to cool.
🌿 Step 2: Make the Dressing
1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
🍅 Step 3: Assemble the Salad
1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, radishes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
2️⃣ Add the crispy pita chips and pour the dressing over the salad.
3️⃣ Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
✨ Step 4: Garnish & Serve
1️⃣ Sprinkle with extra sumac and pomegranate seeds if desired.
2️⃣ Serve immediately to enjoy the crunchy, fresh texture!
Crispy, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavors—Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad is the ultimate refreshing dish for any occasion! Who’s ready to crunch into this deliciousness? 🥗
