Description
Fattoush is a vibrant and refreshing Lebanese salad that blends crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and crunchy toasted pita bread. Flavored with sumac for a distinctive tang, this salad is a staple of Levantine cuisine
Ingredients
Scale
Main Salad Ingredients
- 1 Arabic pita bread
- 1 head of lettuce
- 1 bunch of lamb’s lettuce or purslane, if available
- ½ bunch of fresh parsley
- ½ bunch of fresh mint
- 7 to 8 radishes
- 1 cucumber
- 4 small shallots
- 6 to 7 cherry tomatoes
For the Mint & Sumac Vinaigrette
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves
- ½ glass of fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ glass of extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon of sumac
- 1 tablespoon of dried mint
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crispy Pita Bread
- Split the pita breads: Gently open each pita to separate it into two thin layers.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces: Using clean kitchen scissors or a knife, cut the bread into small squares (about 2 cm each).
- Add a touch of oil: Lightly brush the bread pieces with olive oil. This helps them turn perfectly golden and crisp.
- Bake until golden: Lay the pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 8-10 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
- Tip: For extra crunch, fry the pita pieces in hot oil until golden, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 2: Make the Lebanese Sumac Vinaigrette
- Crush the garlic: In a mortar and pestle (or a small bowl), crush 2–3 garlic cloves with a pinch of salt and ½ tsp paprika into a smooth paste.
- Mix the dressing: Add fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sumac, and dried mint to the garlic paste. Whisk well until the mixture is fully emulsified.
- Chill until ready: Transfer the vinaigrette to a sealed jar or small container and refrigerate. This helps the flavors develop even more.
Step 3: Assemble Your Fattoush Salad
- Combine the vegetables and herbs: In a large salad bowl, place all your prepped ingredients: lettuce, cucumbers, radishes, cherry tomatoes, parsley, mint, shallots, and lamb’s lettuce or purslane.
- Mix gently: Use clean hands or salad tongs to gently toss everything together, ensuring the herbs and vegetables are evenly combined.
- Dress and serve: Just before serving, add the crispy pita bread pieces and pour the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss lightly again and serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: salad
- Cuisine: Lebanese cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal