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Fattoush Lebanese Bread Salad

Fattoush is a Lebanese bread salad with seasonal produce, crispy pita, and a simple dressing spiced with bright Middle Eastern flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 pita breads
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Dressing
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)
  • 1 tbsp ground sumac
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Salad
  • 1 head romaine lettuce cut into 1 inch ribbons
  • 3 medium tomatoes Roma preferred cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 small cucumber Persian preferred peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into 1 inch strips
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups arugula salad greens
  • 1 cup flat leaf parsley rough chop
  • 10 sprigs of mint leaves shredded

Instructions

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  1. Cut or tear the pita into large pieces. Spread on a foil lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Place under the broiler until crisp and browned, turning them over once. Set aside. When cool, break into smaller pieces.
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and sumac (See Note 1). Set aside.
  3. Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to mix together. Pour salad dressing over salad, add toasted pita and toss to mix just before serving.

Notes

  • Adapted from Claudia Roden.
  • I use an immersion blender to whip the dressing together.
  • Adapted from Claudia Roden.

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 308mg (13%) Potassium 389mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2093IU (42%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 389mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2093IU 42%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.