Fattoush Salad
Fattoush Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 cucumber, partially peeled and sliced into thin, elongated pieces
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon za'atar
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
For the Fried Pita
- 2 pieces pita bread, cut into small squares
- 1/2 cup beef tallow or desired oil, as needed for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, for seasoning, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salad vegetables: Chop the romaine lettuce, cut the red bell pepper into strips, partially peel the cucumber and slice it into thin, elongated pieces, thinly slice the radishes, chop the green onions, dice the tomato, chop the fresh mint leaves, and chop the fresh parsley. Combine all the prepared salad vegetables in a large bowl.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Prepare the fried pita: Cut the pita bread into small squares. Heat beef tallow or your desired oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the pita squares in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the fried pita squares from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Immediately sprinkle salt over the fried pita squares for seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Prepare the dressing: In a mason jar, combine the freshly squeezed juice from 2 lemons, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sumac, 1 teaspoon za'atar, 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, 1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Close the mason jar with a lid and shake it vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble and serve the salad: Add the prepared fried pita squares on top of the mixed salad vegetables in the large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad. Using tongs, toss the salad thoroughly until all the ingredients are well mixed and coated with the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy.
⏱️ 8 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fattoush Salad
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 cucumber, partially peeled and sliced into thin, elongated pieces
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon za'atar
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
For the Fried Pita
- 2 pieces pita bread, cut into small squares
- 1/2 cup beef tallow or desired oil, as needed for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, for seasoning, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salad vegetables: Chop the romaine lettuce, cut the red bell pepper into strips, partially peel the cucumber and slice it into thin, elongated pieces, thinly slice the radishes, chop the green onions, dice the tomato, chop the fresh mint leaves, and chop the fresh parsley. Combine all the prepared salad vegetables in a large bowl.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Prepare the fried pita: Cut the pita bread into small squares. Heat beef tallow or your desired oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the pita squares in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the fried pita squares from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Immediately sprinkle salt over the fried pita squares for seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Prepare the dressing: In a mason jar, combine the freshly squeezed juice from 2 lemons, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sumac, 1 teaspoon za'atar, 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, 1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Close the mason jar with a lid and shake it vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble and serve the salad: Add the prepared fried pita squares on top of the mixed salad vegetables in the large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad. Using tongs, toss the salad thoroughly until all the ingredients are well mixed and coated with the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy.
⏱️ 8 min