Fattoush - Lebanese Salad - Recipe

Name: Fattoush - Lebanese Salad -
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large pita bread, split horizontally; 1 large romaine lettuce, heart cut crosswise into 1/2-inch ribbons; 1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced; 3 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced (or use 1 large English cucumber); 1 12 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or use grape tomatoes); 3 cups Italian parsley, coarsley chopped; 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 ½ tablespoons ground sumac (see Note, or use fresh lemon juice ); 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 large pita bread, split horizontally
1 large romaine lettuce, heart cut crosswise into 1/2-inch ribbons
1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced
3 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced (or use 1 large English cucumber)
1 12 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or use grape tomatoes)
3 cups Italian parsley, coarsley chopped
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 ½ tablespoons ground sumac (see Note, or use fresh lemon juice )
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 300.
2
Bake the pita bread directly on the oven rack for 10 minutes, or until the bread is dry and crisp but not browned.
3
Let the pita bread cool completely, then break it into 1-inch pieces.
4
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce with the sliced scallions, cucumbers, quartered tomatoes, chopped parsley, mint leaves and ground sumac.
5
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
6
Add the toasted pita bread pieces to the salad and toss again.
7
Serve at once.
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NOTE: Sumac is a fruity, tangy spice that is ground from the dried berries of a wild Mediterranean bush.
9
It is available at Middle Eastern markets.
10
Can be served also with cooked rice, red onion, Feta cheese, hot peppers as a side dish with Grilled Chicken, Lamb or Shrimp, if you like.

282

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large pita bread, split horizontally, 1 large romaine lettuce, heart cut crosswise into 1/2-inch ribbons, 1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced, 3 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced (or use 1 large English cucumber), and more.

Yes, Fattoush - Lebanese Salad - falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fattoush - Lebanese Salad -

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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