Lebanese Fattoush Salad with Crunchy Vegetables
Ah, the Lebanese fattoush salad! It’s one of the most refreshing salads in Lebanese cuisine, perfect for accompanying a mezze platter or for a light meal. The secret is the sumac, that tangy spice that adds a unique touch. You might wonder how to make a real fattoush? It’s simple: crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and toasted pita bread, all tossed in a lemon dressing. This recipe is a must to discover typical Lebanese dishes, and you’ll see it’s quite different from hummus or tabbouleh. You’ll love this explosion of flavors—it’s like a trip to Lebanon on your plate!
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce1 small
- Tomatoes2 medium
- Cucumber1/2
- Radishes4
- Red onion1 small
- Lebanese pita bread2
- Fresh minta few sprigs
- Fresh parsleya few sprigs
- Sumac1 tsp
- Extra virgin olive oil4 tbsp
- Lemon juice3 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash and cut the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and red onion into small dice or thin strips.
- 2
Tear the pita bread into small pieces, then toast them in a dry pan until golden and crispy (or bake at 180°C/350°F for 5-7 minutes).
- 3
Finely chop the mint and parsley.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables and chopped herbs.
- 5
Prepare the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently.
- 6
Add the crunchy pita bread pieces just before serving to keep them crisp, then adjust seasoning.
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