Fattoush Salad
Fattoush is a vibrant Levantine salad of crisp vegetables and toasted pita tossed in a tangy sumac dressing. The crunchy pita chips and bright, lemony dressing make it refreshing and satisfying. It is a colorful, healthy side for any Middle Eastern meal.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 2 pita bread, toasted
- 4 cups romaine, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 4 radishes, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp sumac
Instructions
- Toast or bake the pita until crisp, then break into pieces.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper into a dressing.
- Combine the romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, and radishes in a bowl.
- Add the fresh herbs.
- Toss the vegetables with the dressing.
- Add the toasted pita just before serving and toss lightly.
💡 Chef's tip
Add the toasted pita just before serving so it stays crisp rather than going soggy in the dressing.
Sumac is the signature ingredient, lending a distinctive tart, lemony flavor that sets fattoush apart from other chopped salads.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbs: 22 g
- Fat: 13 g
