Learn how to make authentic fattoush, a traditional Lebanese salad with crispy sumac pita, fresh vegetables, and tangy pomegranate molasses dressing. This easy Middle Eastern salad recipe is perfect for anyone who doesn’t usually like salads – the combination of crunchy toasted pita bread and flavorful dressing makes it irresistible.
FATTOUSH RECIPE:
FOR THE SALAD:
Romaine lettuce
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Radishes
Green onions
Fresh parsley
Fresh mint
Pita bread: Try to get it at a middle eastern market!! If not, get it here: https://amzn.to/460iKr3
FOR THE PITA:
Olive oil
Sumac
FOR THE DRESSING:
Extra virgin olive oil: get the best quality you can. It should taste a little peppery
Fresh lemon juice
Sumac: middle eastern store or here: https://amzn.to/3MBCVVK
Pomegranate molasses: middle eastern store or here: https://amzn.to/46AMhrv
Salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut up pita pieces and toast at 350°F for 10 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool. Once cool toss in olive oil and sumac.
Chop all vegetables and herbs into bite-sized pieces
Whisk together dressing ingredients
Toss vegetables with dressing
Add crispy pita just before serving
Garnish with fresh mint (optional), dried mint (optional), sumac, and pomegranate molasses.
Enjoy!!
TIPS:
Don’t add pita until right before serving to keep it crispy
Fresh mint is essential – don’t skip it!
Pomegranate molasses is the secret to authentic fattoush dressing
You can find sumac and pomegranate molasses at Middle Eastern grocery stores or online
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