Fattoush Recipe
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
16 servings (1 cup each)
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Calories
110 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Fattoush Recipe
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Fattoush is a Lebanese bread salad full of crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, fried pita chips, and an ultra-tangy vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
For the salad dressing:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon ground sumac (see note 2)
- salt
For the pita bread:
- 2 (8-inch) pita breads sliced in half lengthwise and cut into squares (a serrated knife works well)
- 1/2 cup olive oil divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sumac
- salt
For the salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped (about 8 cups)
- 2 large tomatoes cored, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1 seedless cucumber halved and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups, see note 3)
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 3 radishes trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives from 1 bunch
- 1/4 cup minced fresh mint leaves from 1 bunch
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley from 1 bunch
- ground sumac for garnish
Instructions
To make the salad dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pomegranate molasses, sumac, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt). Let sit at room temperature to let flavors blend while preparing the rest of the salad.
To make the pita bread:
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 olive oil until almost smoking. Add half the pita chips and fry until browned and crispy, stirring and tossing frequently, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil until almost smoking. Add the remaining pita chips and fry until browned and crispy, stirring and tossing frequently, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with the other chips. Sprinkle with sumac and salt to taste (I like 1/4 teaspoon).
To make the salad:
- In a large bowl, add romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, radishes, chives, mint, and parsley.
- Top with fried pita chips, drizzle with dressing, and toss to combine. Garnish with more sumac if desired.
Notes
- Pomegranate molasses: This thick syrup has a sweet and sour taste that is common in Middle Eastern cuisines. It adds a distinct flavor to Fattoush and can also be used in other dishes or cocktails. Buy pomegranate molasses on Amazon.
- Sumac: This popular Middle Eastern spice is bright red in color and made from dried sumac berries that have been ground into a powder. It has a tart, citrusy flavor that tastes a lot like lemon (and if you can't find sumac, lemon zest is a good substitute). Buy sumac on Amazon.
- Seedless cucumbers: Also known as Hothouse cucumbers, these thin-skinned cucumbers don't need to be peeled. Substitute 2 to 3 Persian cucumbers (also thin-skinned) if desired.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 16 cups of salad, enough for 16 (1-cup) servings.
- Storage: This salad does not keep well once dressed. If you're hoping to eat it over the course of a few days, add the dressing and the fried pita chips at the last minute.
- Make ahead: The dressing can be made up to 4 days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3753IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3753IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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