Fresh Fattoush Salad with Toasted Pita and Lemon Dressing Recipe
Fattoush is a vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern salad featuring crispy toasted pita bread combined with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing, making it a perfect light and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 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 tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup chopped radishes
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Pita Bread
- 2 pita breads, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting pita)
Lemon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the Pita: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the pita pieces and toast them until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, chopped radishes, green onions, parsley, and mint. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients well.
- Make the Lemon Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss Salad: Pour the lemon dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Add Toasted Pita: Just before serving, add the toasted pita pieces to the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the pita remains crispy.
Notes
- Sumac is a tangy Middle Eastern spice that adds an authentic flavor to the dressing; if unavailable, substitute with extra lemon juice.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pita bread or toasted gluten-free crackers.
- Serve immediately after adding pita to maintain its crunchiness.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice according to taste preferences.
Keywords: Fattoush, Middle Eastern salad, toasted pita salad, lemon dressing salad, vegetarian salad, fresh vegetable salad
