A vibrant Middle Eastern fattoush salad made with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and crunchy pita, tossed in a tangy lemon and sumac dressing. Refreshing, zesty, and full of texture.
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 pita breads, cut into pieces
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sumac
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cut pita bread into small pieces and toast or fry until golden and crispy, then set aside.
Wash and chop the vegetables and herbs.
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, green onions, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and black pepper.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.
Add crispy pita pieces just before serving and toss lightly.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
Use store-bought pita chips for convenience.
Add pomegranate seeds for a sweet contrast.
Substitute extra lemon juice if sumac is unavailable.
Keep dressing and pita separate until serving to maintain texture.
