Refreshing Fattoush Salad with Toasted Pita and Lemon Dressing Recipe
Fattoush Salad is a refreshing Middle Eastern salad featuring crisp mixed vegetables and toasted pita bread, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. It’s a crunchy, tangy, and vibrant dish perfect as a light lunch or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped radishes
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Pita Bread
- 2 pita breads
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting)
Lemon Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast Pita: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Brush the pita breads lightly with olive oil and toast them for 2-3 minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Remove and break into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash and chop all the fresh vegetables and herbs as described, combining them in a large salad bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the lemon dressing over the vegetables and add the toasted pita pieces. Toss everything gently to combine so the dressing coats the vegetables and the pita remains slightly crunchy.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between crisp vegetables and toasted pita bread.
Notes
- Sumac adds a unique tart flavor typical to Fattoush – if unavailable, substitute with a little extra lemon juice.
- Serve the salad immediately after tossing to keep the pita bread crunchy.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pita or omit the pita and add toasted gluten-free crackers.
- Adjust the lemon and garlic quantities to taste.
Keywords: Fattoush, Middle Eastern salad, pita salad, lemon dressing, sumac, Mediterranean cuisine
