Middle Eastern Labanese Fattoush Bread Salad Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Labanese Fattoush Bread Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pita breads; Arab bread; 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into ribbons; 3 md. sized firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 3 sm. cucumbers, peeled, cut into thick slices; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into sm. slices; 1-1/2 red onions; mild white onions,; 9 scallions, chopped; 1 bunch of rocket leaves, torn; Butch of purslane leaves; lambs lettuce, torn; 1 sm. bunch of flat leaf parsley, chopped; Mint, a few sprigs, shredded; 5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; Salt and pepper; 1 tbsp. ground sumac

Servings: persons

1-1/2 pita breads
Arab bread
1 head romaine lettuce, cut into ribbons
3 md. sized firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 sm. cucumbers, peeled, cut into thick slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into sm. slices
1-1/2 red onions
mild white onions,
9 scallions, chopped
1 bunch of rocket leaves, torn
Butch of purslane leaves
lambs lettuce, torn
1 sm. bunch of flat leaf parsley, chopped
Mint, a few sprigs, shredded
5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp. ground sumac

1
Cut open the breads and toast them under the broiler until they are crisp turning them over once.
2
Break them into small pieces in your hands.
3
Put all the vegetables in a large bowl with the onions, rocket and purslane leaves or lambs lettuce, flat leaf parsley, and mint.
4
For the dressing, mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and sumac.
5
Just before serving, add the toasted bread and toss well with the dressing.
6
Variation: For the old style version, put the broken pieces of toast in a bowl.
7
Moisten and soften with a little cold water or lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
8
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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.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 pita breads, Arab bread, 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into ribbons, 3 md. sized firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Labanese Fattoush Bread 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!

Middle Eastern Labanese Fattoush Bread Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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