Lebanese Fattoush Salad

Lebanese Fattoush Salad

from feelgoodfoodie.net
15 min

This authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad is made with well-seasoned fried pita bread, seasonal vegetables and tossed in a zesty sumac Mediterranean dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 large vine-ripe tomato (diced)
  • 2-3 Persian cucumbers (quartered)
  • ½ large green pepper (chopped)
  • 5 radishes (diced)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves (pressed or grated)
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
  • ½ teaspoon dried mint
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 large double ply pita bread (cut into triangles)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the Dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, sumac, pomegranate molasses, dried mint, salt and pepper. Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking continuously until emulsified. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Fry the Pita Bread: In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add the pita bread and season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently until the pita break becomes crispy and golden in color, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Place the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, green onions and parsley in a large serving bowl. Pour the dressing on top and toss to combine.

  4. 4

    Add the fried pita bread to the salad immediately before serving.