Mediterranean Diet Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, this Mediterranean Diet Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad is a vibrant celebration of wholesome ingredients and classic flavors. Loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, this traditional Levantine salad is elevated by a zesty lemon-sumac dressing that bursts with tangy flavor. Golden-baked whole wheat pita chips add an irresistibly toasty crunch, making this dish both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect as a light lunch, colorful side dish, or part of a mezze spread, this healthy and refreshing salad is a must-try for fans of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s your go-to recipe for simple, delicious, and heart-healthy eating.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 medium cucumber
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 4 small radishes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup mint leaves
• 2 pieces whole wheat pita bread
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sumac
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the whole wheat pita bread into small triangles or squares. Place them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with a little salt.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 4

While the pita is baking, prepare the vegetables: Shred the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and half red onion.

Step 5

Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, a finely minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Whisk until well combined and emulsified.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 9

Add the crispy pita chips to the salad just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and healthy Mediterranean Fattoush Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1428.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1273.4

Total Fat 88.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3461.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.5g
Protein 26.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 514.2mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2794.0mg	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: 57.8%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 34.4%