Fattoush Salad
Fattoush Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring fresh vegetables, crispy bread, and a tangy dressing.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups Mixed greens Such as romaine, arugula, and parsley.
- 1 large Cucumber Diced.
- 2 large Tomatoes Diced.
- 1 piece Bell pepper Red or yellow, diced.
- 1 small Red onion Thinly sliced.
- 1 cup Radishes Thinly sliced.
Herbs
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves Chopped.
- 1 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
Pita Bread
- 3-4 pieces Pita bread Toasted and broken into pieces.
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Olive oil For the dressing.
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice For acidity.
- 1 teaspoon Sumac For tangy flavor.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Rinse the mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, radishes, mint, and parsley under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Chop the mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and radishes into bite-sized pieces. Place these chopped ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
- Chop the mint and parsley leaves and add them to the mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Add the toasted pita bread pieces to the salad and gently fold them in. Serve immediately.
Notes
Fattoush Salad is best enjoyed fresh. If preparing in advance, keep the dressing and pita separate until serving.