Lebanese Fattoush Salad

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This simple Lebanese Fattoush salad combines baked pita bread with fresh salad vegetables and a flavor-packed, zesty lemon and pomegranate molasses dressing.

Fattoush salad is a type of Levantine salad created to use up leftover, stale pita bread. The pita bread is traditionally fried until crispy, providing flavor and texture.

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

GARLIC

RADISHES

CUCUMBER

TOMATOES

MINT

LETTUCE

PARSLEY

GREEN ONIONS

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

GARLIC

OLIVE OIL

LEMON

SALT

PEPPER

SUMAC

POMEGRA-NATE MOLASSES

First, preheat the oven to 390F/200C. Then, chop the pita into small bite-sized pieces. Brush them with a bit of oil (or add to a bowl and drizzle with oil, then toss).

STEP 1

Spread the pieces in a single layer over a baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until crispy and browned.

STEP 2

Meanwhile, combine all the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl; lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, green onion, parsley, and mint.

STEP 3

To prepare the dressing, simply add all the ingredients to a small bowl and use a spoon or whisk to combine.

STEP 4

Finally, pour the dressing over the salad, add the pita chips, and toss. Adjust any of the seasonings to your taste.

STEP 5

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This Middle-Eastern salad is perfect for serving as a light lunch or dinner, is dairy-free, and can easily be made gluten-free!