Best 3 Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Recipes

Lebanese fattoush is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is a staple of Lebanese cuisine. It is made with fresh, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and a tangy sumac dressing. The salad is typically served as a starter or side dish, but it can also be enjoyed as a main course. Fattoush is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it is also a healthy and nutritious dish. If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Lebanese fattoush recipe, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect fattoush salad.

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LEBANESE FATTOUSH SALAD

Lebanese Fattoush Salad image

This authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad is made with well-seasoned fried pita bread, seasonal vegetables and tossed in a zesty sumac Mediterranean dressing

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
1 large vine-ripe tomato (diced)
2-3 Persian cucumbers (quartered)
½ large green pepper (chopped)
5 radishes (diced)
2 green onions (chopped)
¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (pressed or grated)
1 teaspoon sumac
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
½ teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 large double ply pita bread (cut into triangles)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Make the Dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, sumac, pomegranate molasses, dried mint, salt and pepper. Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking continuously until emulsified. Set aside.
Fry the Pita Bread: In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add the pita bread and season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently until the pita break becomes crispy and golden in color, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Place the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, green onions and parsley in a large serving bowl. Pour the dressing on top and toss to combine.
Add the fried pita bread to the salad immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 378 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FATTOUSH

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Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. This recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is succulent with a lemony flavor, and makes a nice salad green. I find them at farmer's markets.

Provided by George

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

½ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sumac powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium cucumber, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped purslane
½ (5 ounce) package arugula
4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces

Steps:

Mix the water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat, and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, mint, bell pepper, purslane, and arugula. Toss with the dressing, and serve with pita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 349.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

MIDDLE EASTERN LEBANESE FATTOUSH BREAD SALAD

Middle Eastern Lebanese Fattoush Bread Salad image

Fattoush is a rustic country salad of Syria and Lebanon which is on the standard menu of Lebanese restaurants. Arugula (Eruca vesicaria), also known as rocket, garden rocket, rocket salad, rugola, rucola , roquette and rughetta Rocket (Roquette) A strong, peppery leaf with jagged-edged indented leaves and a pleasant bite. Because of its strong flavour, a little goes a long way.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories Lebanese

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/2 pita breads or 1 1/2 arab bread
1 head romaine lettuce, cut into ribbons
3 medium firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 small cucumbers, peeled, cut into thick slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into small slices
1 1/2 mild white onions or 9 scallions, chopped
1 bunch rocket, torn
1 butch purslane or 1 lamb's lettuce, torn
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
3 -4 sprigs of fresh mint, shredded
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
2 garlic cloves, crushed
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon ground sumac

Steps:

Cut open the breads and toast them under the broiler until they are crisp turning them over once. Break them into small pieces in your hands.
Put all the vegetables in a large bowl with the onions, rocket and purslane leaves or lamb's lettuce, flat leaf parsley, and mint.
For the dressing, mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and sumac.
Just before serving, add the toasted bread and toss well with the dressing. Serves 6-8.
Variation: for the old style version, put the broken pieces of toast in a bowl. Moisten and soften with a little cold water or lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 108.2, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 5.3

Tips:

For a more authentic fattoush, use freshly baked pita bread. You can also use store-bought pita bread, but be sure to toast it before using.
If you don't have sumac, you can substitute lemon juice or vinegar. However, sumac adds a unique flavor to the dressing, so it's worth trying to find it if you can.
Feel free to adjust the amount of dressing to your liking. If you prefer a lighter dressing, use less olive oil. If you like a more flavorful dressing, add more olive oil or sumac.
Fattoush is a versatile salad that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

Conclusion:

Fattoush is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give fattoush a try. You won't be disappointed!