Heart-Healthy Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad

Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad, a refreshing and nutrient-packed take on a traditional favorite. Featuring crisp whole-grain pita squares toasted to golden perfection, this salad combines the crunch of fresh romaine, cucumber, and radishes with the vibrant flavors of cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint. The zesty dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of sumac, ties everything together, delivering a delightful balance of tanginess and spice. Packed with fiber, heart-healthy fats, and a rainbow of nutrient-rich vegetables, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a wholesome lunch, side dish, or light dinner. For an added burst of freshness, serve it immediately to savor the crunch of the pita and the bold medley of flavors in every bite! Keywords: Heart-healthy fattoush salad, Middle Eastern salad, whole-grain pita, fresh vegetables, healthy Mediterranean recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Whole grain pita bread
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 5 pieces Radishes
• 3 pieces Green onions
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Sumac
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Cut the whole grain pita bread into bite-sized squares. Arrange them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to coat.

Step 3

Bake the pita squares for about 10 minutes or until they're crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 4

While the pita is baking, wash and dry all vegetables and herbs.

Step 5

Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

Cut the cucumber lengthwise, remove seeds if necessary, and slice into half-moons. Add to the bowl.

Step 7

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice thinly the red bell pepper. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 8

Thinly slice the radishes and chop the green onions, adding them to the bowl.

Step 9

Chop the fresh parsley and mint. Add the herbs to the salad.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and sumac. Finely mince the garlic and add it to the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Step 12

Finally, add the crisped pita squares to the salad just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1399.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	825.9

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2560.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 26.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 462.1mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 2871.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 53.8%