Fattoush

Fattoush is a vibrant Lebanese salad that brings together fresh vegetables and crispy bread, tossed in a tangy sumac dressing. It’s a refreshing dish, perfect for warm days or as a side to grilled meats.

Lebanese · 30 min · 4 servings · Lauren H.

Ingredients

• 2 pita bread, cut into triangles
• 200 g romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tomato, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 5 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 green onion, chopped
• 50 g parsley, chopped
• 30 g mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp sumac
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• to taste salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Place the pita bread triangles on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
3. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, and mint leaves.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and salt to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Add the crispy pita bread just before serving to maintain its crunch.
7. Serve immediately in a large salad bowl or individual plates.

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