Fattoush Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
165 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Fattoush Salad
Description
Fattoush Salad is a vibrant mix of diced fresh vegetables and fruit, including cucumber, tomato, nectarine, and red onion, combined with lemon juice and olive oil to create a bright dressing. Chopped parsley and mint contribute fresh herbaceous notes. Toasted pita bread, preferably slightly stale for better texture, is broken into bite-sized pieces and mixed in just before serving to keep it crunchy.
Flavor-wise, the salad balances bright acidity from lemon juice with the sweetness of nectarines and savory freshness of vegetables and herbs. The texture is crisp and varied, with tender diced produce offset by the crunchy bread. The lemon and olive oil dressing lightly coats the salad without overpowering the ingredients.
This fattoush works well as a light side or an appetizer alongside Middle Eastern meals or grilled dishes. Adding the toasted bread last prevents it from becoming soggy, preserving a pleasing contrast in textures.
Adjustments can be made by changing the vegetables or including other crunchy elements if preferred, reflecting the salad's flexibility.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 medium nectarine diced (a peach will work)
- ½ red onion diced
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- parsley chopped, small handful
- mint chopped, small handful
- 1 ½ ounces bread pita, naan, thinly-sliced sandwich bread - whatever you have on hand), preferably a little stale
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the cucumber, tomato, nectarine, and onion in a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice and olive oil and toss to combine. Add the parsley and mint, mix well, and set aside until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, toast the bread until dry and crunchy. Break into irregular bite-sized pieces, and toss with the salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add the toasted bread pieces just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure uniform texture.
- You can vary the salad by adding other vegetables like radishes, bell peppers, romaine lettuce, or green onions as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1081IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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