Fattoush Salad

Fattoush Salad

from feelgoodfoodie.net
Salad
15 min
6 servings
185 kcal / serving

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 largehead romaine lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 largevine-ripe tomato (diced)
  • 2persian cucumbers (quartered)
  • ½ largegreen pepper (chopped)
  • 5radishes (diced)
  • 2green onions (sliced)
  • ¼ cupchopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoonolive oil
  • 2 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 2garlic cloves (pressed or grated)
  • 1 teaspoonsumac or lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoonpomegranate molasses
  • ½ teaspoondried mint
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 largedouble ply pita bread (cut into triangles)
  • 3 tablespoonsolive 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.