Fatoush Salad

Fresh vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes are chopped and combined with toasted or fried pieces of pita bread to create a crunchy base. The salad is tossed with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sumac, which adds bright, tangy flavor and a subtle earthy note. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint enhance the aroma and freshness of the dish.

As the salad is tossed, the pita absorbs some of the dressing while maintaining crunch in parts, creating a balance of textures. The combination of crisp vegetables, herbaceous notes, and citrusy dressing produces a refreshing, vibrant salad. The preparation emphasizes freshness, acidity, and contrast for a well-rounded flavor profile.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Salad

Mediterranean

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Salad

• 2 pita loaves
• 1 head romaine, chopped
• ½ cucumber, cut into ½” cubes
• 2 roma tomatoes, cut into ½” cubes
• ½ white onion, cut into ¼” slices and chopped
• ½ cup curly parsley
• ¼ cup fresh mint
• 1 tsp. dried mint
• 1 Tbsp. sumac

Dressing

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• ¼ tsp. salt

Instructions 

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Setup

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Pita Crisps

• Cut pita into 1-inch pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.

Salad

• Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and romaine in a large bowl.

Dressing

• Whisk together garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
• Add dressing to salad and toss.
• Top salad with fresh mint, parsley, dried mint, and sumac and toss.
• Finish with pita crisps.