🥗 Fattoush Salad Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Middle Eastern salad, perfect for Ramadan gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
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2 pieces of pita bread, toasted and broken into pieces
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For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, radishes, and pomegranate seeds.
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Add Pita Chips: Just before serving, add the toasted pita pieces to the salad.
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Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
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Serve: Enjoy immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can fry the pita bread pieces instead of toasting them.
- Adjust the amount of sumac and pomegranate molasses to taste.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and pita chips.