Fattoush (Middle Eastern Pita Bread and Tomato Sala

Name: Fattoush (Middle Eastern Pita Bread and Tomato Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large pita breads, torn into bite size pieces; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced; salt; 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced; 6 green onions, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley; ⅓ cup chopped mint leaf; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander); 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; ⅓ cup olive oil; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 large pita breads, torn into bite size pieces
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
salt
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
6 green onions, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
⅓ cup chopped mint leaf
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup olive oil
fresh ground black pepper

1
Pre-heat oven to 375F.
2
Place the pieces of pita bread on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in the oven until they are dry (about 10 - 15 min).
3
Let cool.
4
Spread out the diced cucumber on paper toweling, and sprinkle with salt.
5
Let stand about 15 minutes, then place in a colander and rinse the salt off.
6
Pat dry.
7
Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, bell pepper, parsley, mint, and cilantro in a large bowl.
8
Combine the garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl and whisk together.
9
Season the mixture with salt and pepper and whisk again.
10
Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
11
Toss in the pita bread pieces and serve.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large pita breads, torn into bite size pieces, 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, salt, 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Fattoush (Middle Eastern Pita Bread and Tomato 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 (Middle Eastern Pita Bread and Tomato Salad)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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