Description
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this authentic Lebanese Fattoush recipe, featuring a tangy sumac and pomegranate dressing that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
2 cups romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
1 cup English cucumber, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
2 medium pita breads
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sumac
Salt to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 lemon, juice of
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the pita bread into bite-sized pieces, toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sumac, and a pinch of salt. Spread the pita pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, radishes, mint, and parsley. Toss gently to mix the vegetables and herbs.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, minced garlic, sumac, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
Just before serving, add the toasted pita pieces to the salad and give it a final gentle toss.
Serve immediately to enjoy the crunch of the pita and the freshness of the vegetables.
Notes
Recipe tested and perfected for best results. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutesutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutesutes
- Category: Mezze
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Lebanese