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A bowl of fattoush salad topped with pita chips.
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Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe

Learn how to make a Lebanese fattoush salad with fresh veggies and crispy homemade pita chips for a flavor-loaded side dish or appetizer! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side
Cuisine: lebanese food, middle eastern
Keyword: fattoush salad, fattoush salad recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

For the Baked Pita Chips:

  • 2 8- inch-diameter pita breads cut into bite-size pieces (1 inch)
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil EVOO
  • Juice of 1 medium lime about 3 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon sumac
  • 1 Tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste

For the Salad:

  • 3 medium ripe roma tomatoes diced
  • 4 Persian cucumbers diced (approximately 2 cups diced)
  • 1 medium shallot thinly sliced
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce sliced into 1-inch strips
  • 2 cups romaine crunch greens using REVOL Greens mix
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1.5 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves loosely packed, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves rough chop

Instructions

Baked Pita Chips:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • On a baking sheet, combine the cubed pita bread, olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper.
    2 8- inch-diameter pita breads, 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon sumac, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Toss until the bread is well coated in oil and seasoning.
  • Spread the coated bread in a single layer for even baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  • Set the pita chips aside to cool.

Dressing:

  • In a salad jar shaker or mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients.
    1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, Juice of 1 medium lime, 1 tablespoon sumac, 1 Tablespoon pomegranate molasses, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified. Tip: This dressing can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use.

Assembling the Salad:

  • In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced shallot, sliced radishes, sliced romaine lettuce, romaine crunch greens, parsley leaves, and fresh mint leaves.
    3 medium ripe roma tomatoes, 4 Persian cucumbers, 1 medium shallot, 4 cups romaine lettuce, 2 cups romaine crunch greens, 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1.5 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • Toss the salad ingredients together.
  • Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss again to ensure even distribution.
  • To serve, top the salad with the baked pita chips for a delightful crunch.

Notes

Note: Feel free to prepare the dressing and baked pita chips in advance for easier assembly when ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5975IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg