Fattoush Salad
This simple Lebanese Fattoush salad combines baked or pan-fried pita bread with fresh salad vegetables and a flavor-packed, zesty lemon and pomegranate molasses dressing. The resulting Middle-Eastern salad is perfect for serving as a light lunch or dinner, is dairy-free, and can easily be made gluten-free!
Servings 4
Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 medium pita breads I used homemade gluten-free pita
- 1 large head Romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 handful of cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers chopped
- 4-5 radishes sliced
- 2-3 green onions chopped
- 1/2-1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
Dressing:
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 - 1 1/2 tsp pomegranate molasses
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2-1 tsp ground sumac more to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Chop the pita breads into bite-size pieces. Brush them with oil or add them to a bowl and drizzle with a little oil, then toss. Spread on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 7-10 minutes or until crispy. Alternatively, you can heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and fry the pita bread until browned. Season with a little salt, pepper, and sumac.
- Combine all remaining salad ingredients (Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, green onions, parsley, and mint) in a large bowl.
- For the dressing, simply add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and use a spoon or whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, add the pita chips and toss. Adjust the seasonings to your taste, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pomegranate molasses: It adds a lovely flavor. You can use a little balsamic vinegar or regular molasses instead, though the taste will differ.
- Salad veggies: You can add more or other veggies of choice if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
Fattoush Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
211
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin C
56
mg
68
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.