Best 16 Fattoush Salad Recipes

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Fattoush salad is a delicious and refreshing Levantine salad made with toasted pita bread, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing. It is a popular dish in the Middle East and is often served as a starter or side dish. Fattoush is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking, making it a great option for a healthy and flavorful meal. If you are looking for a light and flavorful salad that is packed with nutrients, fattoush is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

MIDDLE EASTERN PITA SALAD (FATTOUSH SALAD) RECIPE BY TASTY



Middle Eastern Pita Salad (Fattoush Salad) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small pita rounds, olive oil, salt, romaine lettuce, medium cucumber, cherry tomato, scallions, radish, red bell pepper, fresh parsley, fresh mint, lemons, white wine vinegar, garlic, ground sumac, allspice, pepper

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 small pita rounds
½ cup olive oil, plus 2 tbs
salt, to taste
2 medium hearts romaine lettuce
1 medium cucumber
2 cups cherry tomato
5 scallions
½ cup radish, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 ½ lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground sumac, or lemon zest
¼ teaspoon allspice
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Slice the pitas in half to make 4 thin rounds. Place the pitas on a nonstick sheet pan. Brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt.
  • Bake for about 5 minutes, until the outside is golden brown. Let cool until they become crispy.
  • Make 3 cuts lengthwise on each of the romaine hearts, remove the stems, and chop into smaller pieces. Rinse, drain, and add to a large salad bowl.
  • Seed the cucumber, dice it, and add it to the salad bowl.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
  • Mince the scallions and add them to the salad bowl.
  • Add the radishes, bell pepper, parsley, and mint to the salad bowl and toss to combine.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup (120 ml) of oil, the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, sumac, allspice, salt, and pepper and whisk until well-combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad.
  • Break the crispy pitas into small pieces and add to the salad. Toss well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 6 grams

FATTOUSH (LEBANESE TOMATO AND PITA SALAD)



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For millions of Muslims in the United States, food takes on a new significance during Ramadan. Fasting during this time is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with devotion to Allah, prayer, giving alms and visiting Mecca. Soup or salad, like the fattoush made with tomatoes and pita bread, is a light way to break the fast.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pita bread
1 large tomato, diced, seeds removed
1/4 red onion, diced
2 bell peppers, one red, one yellow, pith and seeds removed, cut into long strips
1 cucumber, peeled and cut in rounds
5 radishes, sliced
2 whole scallions, chopped
1 head of romaine lettuce, purslane or other wild greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 to 3 teaspoons ground sumac, available in Middle Eastern markets
1 teaspoon dried mint
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 teaspoons pomegranate syrup
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Separate pita into 2 rounds, and bake on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes, or until very crisp but not browned.
  • Put tomato, red onion, peppers, cucumber, radishes and scallions into large salad bowl. Add romaine or purslane and fresh mint, and sprinkle with sumac and dried mint. Toss.
  • Whisk together garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Just before serving, give dressing another quick whisk and then pour it over vegetables and toss.
  • Break pita into 1-inch pieces and toss with salad, just before taking salad to table. Taste, add seasonings if needed, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

LEBANESE FATTOUSH (BREAD SALAD)



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This is a fresh and delicious salad originating from Lebanon. The fresh parsley and mint make this salad particularly yummy!

Provided by cookie

Categories     Salad

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pita bread
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
4 radishes, diced
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 tomato, diced
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon ground sumac

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pita bread on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is a light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, 1 to 2 minutes. Break toasted bread into bite-size pieces.
  • Combine lettuce, radishes, cucumber, tomato, garlic, green onions, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper together in a bowl; toss until salad is well mixed.
  • Pour lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac into a salad dressing bottle with a lid; cover and shake until blended. Add dressing to salad and toss.
  • Garnish salad with toasted pita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

FATTOUSH (LEBANESE SALAD)



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An amazing healthy salad. It is full of taste and colors, and most importantly is a good source of vitamins! Garnish with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.

Provided by Dana

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chopped lettuce
2 ¼ cups quartered and thinly sliced tomatoes
1 ½ cups halved and sliced cucumber
1 cup chopped purslane leaves and stems
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup sliced red onion
3 ½ tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 ½ teaspoons sumac powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pita bread round, split and cut into squares

Steps:

  • Mix lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, purslane, mint, and parsley together in a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, red onion, pomegranate molasses, sumac, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing. Place in the refrigerator.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pita squares in the hot oil until golden brown and crunchy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss to mix. Scatter pita squares on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 250.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

FATTOUSH SALAD



Fattoush Salad image

Fattoush salad is very popular in the Middle East. It uses sumac, which is a unique spice that adds an acidic flavor to dishes, as lemon juice does. -Stephanie Khio, Bloomingdale, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 whole pita breads
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 bunches romaine, chopped
2 medium cucumbers, halved and sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
5 radishes, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium lemon, juiced (2-3 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sumac
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange pita breads in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until crisp, 8-10 minutes, turning once. Cool. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, radishes, parsley and mint. Break toasted pitas into small pieces over salad. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FATTOUSH - LEBANESE BREAD SALAD



Fattoush - Lebanese Bread Salad image

The distinguishing feature of this light, refreshing salad is the addition, just before serving, of pieces of crisply toasted flat bread. Adapted from "Complete Vegetarian Cookbook" by Charmaine Solomon.

Provided by NotQuiteVegetarian

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 seedless cucumber, sliced
1 large red capsicum, diced
1 green capsicum, diced
3 large tomatoes, diced
5 spring onions, chopped (scallions)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large pita bread round

Steps:

  • Put diced and chopped vegetables into a bowl, cover and chill until shortly before serving time.
  • Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper and pour over the vegetables.
  • Toast pita bread under the grill - it should be pale gold in colour, not brown.
  • Break into large pieces and toss into salad at last minute, so it will still be crisp when eaten.

FATTOUSH RECIPE (LEBANESE SUMMER SALAD)



Fattoush Recipe (Lebanese Summer Salad) image

From SBS Food Safari a recipe creditted to Fouad Sayed. A typical cold Lebanese salad. A must to use fresh herbs in this salad

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Lebanese

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 round lebanese bread or 1 other similar flat bread
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 lebanese cucumbers, finely diced (if very fresh, no need to peel)
2 tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 cup radish, finely diced
1/2 red capsicum, finely diced (sweet red bell pepper)
1/2 green capsicum, finely diced (sweet green bell pepper)
4 spring onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Deep-fry the Lebanese bread. or you can bake the bread in a medium oven for about 10 minutes - this will crisp up the bread.
  • Drain the bread on kitchen paper abd then after it has cooled, break/crumple in your hands until it breaks into small pieces.
  • Combine all of the salad ingredients and then toss with the dressing.
  • For the dressing- combine the dressing ingredients and whisk together.
  • This salad is best dressed just prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.3, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 21, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.8

FATTOUSH ( TOASTED PITA BREAD SALAD )



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A little twist on your dinner salad - the lettuce is gone - toasted bread took it's place. Posted for ZWT 2006 Asia & Africa Regions as the ingredients are typical of both SW Asia & North Africa.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pieces pita bread
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven 400ºF
  • Cut the bread into small (1 inch) pieces, place on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes until crisp and light brown.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, cucumber, spring onions, garlic, parsley and mint.
  • Toss with the lemon juice and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Now add the toasted bread and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

DANIELLE'S FATTOUSH SALAD



Danielle's Fattoush Salad image

My personal take on Lebanese fattoush salad. A refreshing and healthy salad with lots of flavor. To make this salad into a hearty meal, add strips of grilled chicken or white fish. Makes a great side dish to any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean-style cuisine.

Provided by daniellev14

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 pita bread rounds, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large roma tomato, cut into bite-size pieces
½ red onion, sliced
½ English cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
¼ cup chopped feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, grated
½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
½ teaspoon ground sumac
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir pita bread pieces in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer bread pieces to a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Stir romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, and parsley together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Greek seasoning, sumac, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour olive oil mixture and pita bread pieces into lettuce mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 3 g

FATTOUSH - TOASTED BREAD SALAD



Fattoush - Toasted Bread Salad image

Fattoush is a classic Lebanese dish. It is often eaten by itself as a starter or light lunch. Saumac is an essential ingredient. It is a spice that is made from the dried, powdered berries of the sumac tree. It was my first time trying Saumac and I really enjoyed it, next time I would add one more teaspoon of the Saumac. This was used as a side salad for Recipe #218539 . This recipe comes from a book called "The Lebanese Cookbook" by Hussien Dekmak

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 carrot, chopped
1/2 cos lettuce, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
5 radishes, chopped
1 tablespoon spring onions or 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 red capsicums or 1 red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons ground sumac
1 large flat bread, toasted and broken into pieces
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Add the garlic, parsley, sumac, bread, olive oil and salt to taste.
  • Toss everything together and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 25.8, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 2.6

FATTOUSH SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



Fattoush Salad with Grilled Chicken image

Traditional fattoush salad, which originated in the Middle East, is a flavorful combination of fried or toasted pita bread, fresh seasonal herbs and vegetables. Here, grilled chicken adds a boost of lean protein, and for those of you who can't eat gluten, I've swapped the pita for gluten-free pizza crust. Mix in some crisp bell peppers and cucumbers tossed with arugula and fresh Italian parsley, and top it all off with creamy feta cheese and Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette for a delicious and nourishing one-bowl meal.

Provided by EA Stewart

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about half a lemon)
2 tablespoons white or golden balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups baby arugula
1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 8- or 9-inch gluten-free pizza crust, defrosted if frozen
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta

Steps:

  • For the lemon-oregano vinaigrette: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano and salt and pepper to taste in a small jar. Cover, shake well and set aside.
  • For the salad: Put the arugula in a large salad bowl. Add the tomatoes, parsley, cucumber and peppers and toss well.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the olive oil over the pizza crust, distributing it on both sides. Place the crust in the skillet and heat for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, being careful not to burn. Remove and cut into approximately 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Put the chicken and crust pieces on top of the salad. Add the feta and pour the vinaigrette over the top. Toss well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Sodium 715 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 8 grams

EASY FATTOUSH SALAD



Easy Fattoush Salad image

A light, refreshing Lebonese salad. Don't be fooled by the long list of ingredients - this is super easy and comes together in a snap! It's wonderful in the summertime and makes a great addition to a BBQ menu.

Provided by merron-iru kami

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced
1 cup fresh parsley, snipped and stems removed
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
1 roma tomato, chopped
1 -2 piece pita bread
1 teaspoon olive oil
garlic salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a glass bowl, toss and chill in the refridgerator for 20 minutes.
  • Brush the pita bread lighty with olive oil and sprinkle with the desired amount of garlic salt. Toast in a 350 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until crisp, remove from oven and allow to cool. Once cooled, crumble into bite sized pieces.
  • Just before serving toss pita bread with the rest of the salad and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 62.4, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2

FATTOUSH BREAD SALAD WITH HUMMUS



Fattoush Bread Salad With Hummus image

This is a Lebanese style bread salad, like the Italian panzanella salad. As expected, the Middle Eastern style to this salad used toasted pita and hummus. This quick and easy recipe can from the Student's Go Vegan Cookbook.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole wheat pita bread
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, torn
1/4 cup of fresh mint or 1/4 cup basil, torn
1 cup romaine leaf, shredded
1/2 cup hummus (store bought or homemade)
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • For the Dressing:.
  • Add dressingingredients to a small bowl and wisk together until combined.
  • For the Salad:.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Toast pita on baking sheet until lightly toasted, for about 10-15 minutes, turning once.
  • Add all vegetables, minus the shredded romaine, and herbs to a salad bowl.
  • Add 2 tbsp of the dressing, or more to taste, to the salad and toss to coat.
  • Break the toasted pita into bite sized pieces and add to the salad.
  • Arrange the romaine lettuce on 2 serving plates and spoon cucumber mixture on top.
  • Garnish each plate with a scoop of hummus.
  • Drizzle with extra dressing if you like and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 718.3, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11

FATTOUSH-ISH SALAD



Fattoush-ish Salad image

In this dinner party-friendly Middle East-inspired dish-think fattoush (Lebanese bread salad) meets tabbouleh. We finely chop the lettuce and vegetables to stretch the serving size, then add bulgur for bulk. The lemon-honey combo in the dressing mimics sumac-a berry with a fruity, astringent flavor that's found throughout the Middle East and often used in fattoush.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cracked bulgur wheat
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head romaine, finely shredded
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
4 scallions, sliced
Small handful fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Bring the bulgur and 1 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover and cook until all the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender and fluffy, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Put the oil, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small jar or container with a lid. Secure the lid, and shake to combine.
  • Put the romaine, tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley, scallions, mint and cooked bulgur in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette, and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper

ARABIC FATTOUSH SALAD



Arabic Fattoush Salad image

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

PITA BREAD SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBER (FATTOUSH) RECIPE - (4/5)



Pita Bread Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber (Fattoush) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by jtoro_318

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (8-inch) pita breads
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced to paste
1 pound tomatoes, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 cup arugula, chopped coarse
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
4 scallions, sliced thin

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Using kitchen shears, cut around perimeter of each pita and separate into 2 thin rounds. Cut each round in half. Place pitas, smooth side down, on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet. Brush 3 tablespoons oil over surface of pitas. (Pitas do not need to be uniformly coated. Oil will spread during baking.) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake until pitas are crisp and pale golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Cooled pitas can be stored in zipper-lock bag for 24 hours.) 2. While pitas toast, whisk lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes. 3. Place tomatoes, cucumber, arugula, cilantro, mint, and scallions in large bowl. Break pitas into 1/2-inch pieces and place in bowl with vegetables. Add lemon-garlic mixture and remaining 1/4 cup oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming and becoming soggy.
  • Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the dressing to the salad just before serving. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Fattoush salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing, fattoush salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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