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Fattoush Salad Recipe

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Fattoush Salad is a fresh and vibrant Middle Eastern salad featuring crisp vegetables and toasted pita bread, all tossed in a tangy lemon dressing. It’s a refreshing, crunchy dish perfect as a light meal or side.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 medium cucumbers, diced
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup radishes, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 4 green onions, sliced

Pita Bread

  • 2 pita breads, cut into small pieces or triangles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting)

Lemon Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the pita: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Brush the pita bread pieces lightly with olive oil, then toast them in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Remove and set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, sliced radishes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, mint leaves, and sliced green onions.
  3. Make the lemon dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Toss the salad: Pour the lemon dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly. Just before serving, add the toasted pita pieces to the salad and toss gently to combine, preserving the crunchiness of the pita.

Notes

  • Toast the pita just before serving to keep it crispy.
  • Sumac adds an authentic tangy flavor but can be substituted with a mixture of lemon zest and a pinch of paprika if unavailable.
  • Add a pinch of ground cumin to the dressing for extra depth.
  • This salad is best served fresh; avoid adding pita too early to prevent sogginess.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute pita with gluten-free crackers added just before serving.

Keywords: Fattoush, Middle Eastern salad, pita bread salad, lemon dressing, fresh vegetable salad

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