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Lebanese Fattoush


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 – 6 people
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Lebanese Fattoush is a vibrant Middle Eastern salad with crispy pita croutons, fresh vegetables, and a tangy lemon-pomegranate molasses dressing. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a refreshing and satisfying dish.


Ingredients

2 pita bread or 1 Lebanese bread

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

5 cups cos/romaine lettuce, cut into large bite-size pieces

2 Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced into 3mm rounds

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (~200g), or 1 1/2 regular tomatoes cut into large chunks

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

5 red radishes, finely sliced

1/2 cup mint leaves, lightly packed (large ones torn in half)

1 tbsp roughly chopped parsley

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp pomegranate molasses

1 medium garlic clove, finely grated or crushed

1 tsp sumac (optional, but recommended)

1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt


Instructions

  1. Make the crispy pita bread ‘croutons’: Preheat your oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan-forced). Separate the pita bread into 2 thin sheets and cut into 3 cm (1.2″) squares. Place the pieces on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Spread the pita evenly on the tray and bake for 5 minutes or until crispy. Let the pita cool on the tray before using.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a small jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, grated garlic, sumac, and salt. Shake well to combine.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, radishes, mint leaves, and parsley. Drizzle over half of the dressing and toss to coat. Add most of the crispy pita bread and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Toss gently again.
  4. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, top with the remaining crispy pita, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add grilled chicken, lamb, or chickpeas.
  • Substitute pita bread with any flatbread for different flavors.
  • For extra veggies, add bell peppers, radicchio, or avocado.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes or fresh chopped chili to the dressing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (for the pita croutons)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Lebanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg