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Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Lebanese Fattoush Salad featuring fresh vegetables, tangy sumac dressing, and crispy fried pita bread for an authentic Middle Eastern taste.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 large vine-ripe tomato (diced)
  • 2–3 Persian cucumbers (quartered)
  • ½ large green pepper (chopped)
  • 5 radishes (diced)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves (pressed or grated)
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
  • ½ teaspoon dried mint
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper (to taste)

For Pita Bread

  • 1 large double ply pita bread (cut into triangles)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, sumac, pomegranate molasses, dried mint, salt, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing. Set aside.
  2. Fry the Pita Bread: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pita bread triangles and season with salt and pepper. Stir frequently and cook until the pita pieces are crispy and golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, quartered Persian cucumbers, chopped green pepper, diced radishes, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. Add Fried Pita Bread: Just before serving, add the crispy fried pita bread to the salad. Toss lightly to combine so the pita pieces maintain some crunchiness. Serve immediately to enjoy the texture contrast.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute pita bread with gluten-free crackers or omit entirely.
  • Frying the pita bread just before serving ensures it stays crispy.
  • Use fresh sumac for an authentic tangy flavor; if unavailable, lemon zest can be a mild substitute.
  • Pomegranate molasses adds sweetness and tanginess — do not skip if possible.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of vegetables and pita.
  • To make the salad vegan, ensure pomegranate molasses contains no added honey or animal products (usually it doesn’t).

Keywords: Fattoush, Lebanese salad, Middle Eastern, pita bread salad, sumac dressing, fresh salad, healthy salad

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