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Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe

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Lebanese Fattoush Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern salad featuring chopped romaine lettuce, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, and green onions, all tossed in a tangy sumac and pomegranate molasses dressing. Crispy fried pita bread triangles add a delightful crunch, balancing the freshness of the vegetables with rich, aromatic flavors.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 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 chopped parsley

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
  • ½ teaspoon dried mint
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper, to taste

Fried Pita Bread

  • 1 large double ply pita bread, cut into triangles
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, sumac, pomegranate molasses, dried mint, salt, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing emulsifies and has a smooth consistency. Set aside.
  2. Fry the Pita Bread: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pita bread triangles, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and fry them, stirring frequently, until they turn crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, quartered cucumbers, chopped green pepper, diced radishes, sliced green onions, and chopped parsley. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Add Crispy Pita: Just before serving, add the fried pita bread triangles to the salad. Toss gently to combine so the pita retains some crunch but mingles with the freshness of the vegetables and dressing.

Notes

  • Use fresh sumac for the authentic tangy flavor prominent in Fattoush.
  • You can toast the pita bread in the oven if you prefer a lighter crunch instead of frying.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  • This salad is best served immediately after adding the fried pita to retain its crispiness.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute pita bread with gluten-free flatbread or omit entirely.

Keywords: Fattoush, Lebanese Salad, Middle Eastern Salad, Sumac Salad, Pita Salad, Vegetarian Salad

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