Middle Eastern Pita and Vegetable Salad (Fattoush) Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Pita and Vegetable Salad (Fattoush)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (6-inch) Arabic pita breads; 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or pureed (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup plain lowfat yogurt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 European cucumber or 3 Persian cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, then into half-moon slices; 6 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup slivered fresh mint leaves; 1 romaine lettuce heart (the lighter, inner leaves), washed, dried, cut crosswise in 1/2-inch wide pieces; 4 cups (loosely packed) coarsely chopped arugula, watercress, or purslane (or a combination),; 2 teaspoons ground sumac (optional)

Servings: persons

3 (6-inch) Arabic pita breads
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or pureed (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plain lowfat yogurt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 European cucumber or 3 Persian cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, then into half-moon slices
6 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup slivered fresh mint leaves
1 romaine lettuce heart (the lighter, inner leaves), washed, dried, cut crosswise in 1/2-inch wide pieces
4 cups (loosely packed) coarsely chopped arugula, watercress, or purslane (or a combination),
2 teaspoons ground sumac (optional)

1
If your pita breads are hard, break them up into pieces.
2
If they are not, cut them into quarters and split the quarters open.
3
Toast the pieces in a toaster oven, or in a 325 degrees F oven, until lightly browned and crisp.
4
Combine the garlic, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, yogurt, and pepper in a small bowl.
5
Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
6
Just before serving, add the dressing and toss together.
7
Crumble in the pita bread and toss again.
8
Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (6-inch) Arabic pita breads, 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or pureed (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Pita and Vegetable Salad (Fattoush) 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.

Middle Eastern Pita and Vegetable Salad (Fattoush)

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