Soy-Free Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Soy-Free Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad, a traditional Levantine dish packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables and zesty Mediterranean flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy radishes, all tossed with fragrant parsley, mint, and a citrusy dressing infused with sumac. Golden, oven-toasted pita bread adds a delightful crunch, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a colorful side dish, this salad is completely soy-free, vegetarian, and a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's an ideal way to enjoy bold, wholesome flavors with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Pita bread
• 5 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 5 Radishes
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Sumac
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the pita bread into small squares and place them on a baking tray.

Step 3

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pita pieces, toss to coat them evenly, and spread them out in a single layer on the baking tray.

Step 4

Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the pita pieces are golden and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool.

Step 5

Meanwhile, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

Peel and dice the cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Dice the green bell pepper. Thinly slice the radishes. Add all these vegetables to the mixing bowl with the lettuce.

Step 7

Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, and toss them into the mixing bowl as well.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 10

Just before serving, add the crispy pita pieces into the salad and give it another gentle toss.

Step 11

Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture of the pita bread along with the freshness of the salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2466.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1458.4

Total Fat 75.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10385.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 78.2g
Protein 34.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 753.5mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 4885.4mg	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: 43.4%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 47.9%