ARABIC FATTOUSH SALAD

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Fattoush is one of the most well known Middle Eastern salads and a standard dish on the 'mezza' (small dishes) table. It's a colorful tossed salad with a lemony garlic dressing, and if you've never made a single Arabic dish, this is a delicious and healthy place to start.

Provided by Sonja Taha

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
2 small (4 inch) pita breads, torn into pieces
1 large English cucumber, finely diced
3 cups halved grape tomatoes
½ red onion, finely diced
¾ cup chopped Italian parsley
¾ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground sumac, or to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce sheep's milk feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pita pieces into the skillet without crowding. Fry in batches until golden brown and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces. Grate feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

Elizabeth Msinda
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This is a great salad to serve with grilled meats or fish.


Kathleen N
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad.


Denishi Gift
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This salad is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


Nayeem Ahmed
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This fattoush salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Abhijeet Pahan
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This is the perfect salad for a summer picnic.


Md Ferdous
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Siya Rai
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pita bread.


Zeeshu And Aishu CHANNEL
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I like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp to this salad for a more protein-packed meal.


Md bablu Siam
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Andrew Tuyub
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The crispy pita chips, the fresh vegetables, and the tangy dressing all come together perfectly.


Suga Ram Lama
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This fattoush salad is a great way to add some variety to your salad routine. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


latent
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I've never had fattoush salad before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This salad is so delicious and refreshing.


Will Doe
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Aryan Chaudhary
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I wasn't sure about the sumac at first, but it really adds a unique flavor to this salad. I'm definitely a fan now.


Irene Assamani
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This fattoush salad is a great way to use up leftover pita bread. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Mr HekTor
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I love how this salad is so light and refreshing. It's the perfect summer salad.


Bijoy Barman
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This is the best fattoush salad I've ever had! The dressing is perfect and the pita chips are so crispy.


Charity Panford
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Connor Duggan
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This fattoush salad was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the fresh, tangy flavors and the crispy pita chips.