Lebanese Mezza Dishes: Fattoush, Hoummus, Baba Ghan

Name: Lebanese Mezza Dishes: Fattoush, Hoummus, Baba Ghannouj
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded lettuce (romaine and/or iceberg); 1 large or 2 small cucumbers, small dice; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped parsley, leaves only, no stems; 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves, no stems; 1/2 to 1 green pepper, diced; 1 bunch green onions, finely sliced; 1/2 teaspoon sumac; 2 pieces of pita bread toasted until golden brown, broken into pieces the size of a quarter; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 to 4 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; Pinch of pepper; 2 (16-ounce) cans chick peas, drained, reserve juice; 4 to 6 cloves of garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste); 1/2 cup (or more) lemon juice; 1 large eggplant; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/3 cup tahini; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups shredded lettuce (romaine and/or iceberg)
1 large or 2 small cucumbers, small dice
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley, leaves only, no stems
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves, no stems
1/2 to 1 green pepper, diced
1 bunch green onions, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon sumac
2 pieces of pita bread toasted until golden brown, broken into pieces the size of a quarter
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 to 4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of pepper
2 (16-ounce) cans chick peas, drained, reserve juice
4 to 6 cloves of garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/2 cup (or more) lemon juice
1 large eggplant
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice

1
In a small bowl mix all dressing ingredients well.
2
Put all salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with 1/2 to 1 cup dressing.
3
Serve immediately.
4
Drain and dry chick peas.
5
Put garlic in food processor and mince.
6
Add chick peas and mince, scraping down the sides.
7
Add salt, tahini and lemon juice.
8
Mix.
9
Taste.
10
Add enough reserve chick pea juice to make a thick creamy consistency.
11
You should be able to make an indentation in the hummus with a back of a spoon.
12
Check taste again for additional lemon or salt.
13
Serve on a platter and garnish with radishes, tomato roses, reserve chick peas, parsley and or cayenne pepper.
14
Serve with olive oil and fresh pita bread.
15
Slice eggplant in half lengthwise and put upside down on a greased foil lined pan.
16
Put under a broiler until the outside skin is charred black and the pulp inside is soft (15 to 30 minutes).
17
Scrape out eggplant and put in bowl to cool, preferably in refrigerator for several hours.
18
Pour off extra liquid before using.
19
In a food processor, mince garlic, and scrape down sides.
20
Add eggplant, salt, and 1/4 cup tahini.
21
Pulse the food processor to mix.
22
Slowly add lemon juice.
23
Taste.
24
Adjust salt and lemon or tahini.
25
Serve on a shallow platter and garnish with chopped parsley, miniature eggplant, tomato or radish roses.
26
Serve with Lebanese pita bread.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shredded lettuce (romaine and/or iceberg), 1 large or 2 small cucumbers, small dice, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, leaves only, no stems, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Mezza Dishes: Fattoush, Hoummus, Baba Ghannouj 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!

Lebanese Mezza Dishes: Fattoush, Hoummus, Baba Ghannouj

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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