Lebanese Fatoush Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Lebanese Fatoush Salad, a classic Middle Eastern recipe bursting with fresh vegetables, crispy pita chips, and a tangy, herbaceous dressing. This salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and peppery radishes, all tossed with fragrant parsley and mint for a refreshing medley of flavors. The star of the dressing is pomegranate molasses, which lends a delightful sweet-tart balance, perfectly complemented by zesty lemon juice, earthy sumac, and aromatic garlic. Topped with golden, oven-toasted pita bread for irresistible crunch, this light yet satisfying dish is perfect as a side or main course. Ready in just 30 minutes, this authentic Lebanese salad is your go-to recipe for a healthy, flavorful meal that's packed with Mediterranean flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Pita bread
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 5 small Radishes
• 0.5 bunch Parsley
• 0.25 cup Mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Pomegranate molasses
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground sumac
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the pita bread into small bite-sized squares or triangles.

Step 3

Place the pita pieces on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to coat.

Step 4

Bake the pita in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, and add to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Dice the tomatoes, slice the red onion into thin strips, and thinly slice the radishes. Add all these to the salad bowl.

Step 8

Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves, and sprinkle them over the vegetables.

Step 9

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, ground sumac, salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are well coated.

Step 11

Add the toasted pita pieces to the salad just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, tangy Lebanese Fatoush Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1688.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1090.4

Total Fat 47.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2369.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.0g	0%
Total Sugars 54.4g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 563.7mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 3236.8mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 53.6%