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Fresh Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe with Easy Tangy Sumac Dressing

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A vibrant and crunchy Lebanese salad featuring fresh vegetables, toasted pita croutons, and a tangy sumac dressing with a hint of pomegranate molasses. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a refreshing meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 2 pieces Lebanese or pita bread, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing pita)
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sumac powder
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (optional but recommended)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pita pieces lightly with olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Toast for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through. Remove and cool on a rack.
  2. Rinse and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber and green bell pepper, thinly slice radishes. Chop parsley and tear mint leaves. Combine all in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sumac powder, pomegranate molasses, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Pour dressing over vegetables and herbs, tossing gently but thoroughly to coat. Add toasted pita croutons and toss lightly to combine.
  5. Serve immediately to keep pita croutons crisp. For prep ahead, keep dressing and pita separate and combine just before serving.

Notes

Toast pita croutons until golden and crisp to avoid sogginess. Shake dressing in a jar for better emulsification. Keep dressing and pita separate if preparing ahead. Fresh herbs like mint and parsley add essential flavor layers. Substitute sumac with lemon zest and ground coriander if unavailable. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pita or replace croutons with toasted nuts.

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Keywords: Fattoush, Lebanese salad, sumac dressing, pita croutons, fresh salad, tangy dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten-free option

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