Vegan Fatoush Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Vegan Fatoush Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic Middle Eastern favorite! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this salad is as colorful as it is nutritious. The highlight of this dish lies in the zesty homemade lemon-sumac dressing, which adds a tangy, citrus-forward kick that perfectly complements the medley of garden-fresh veggies. Golden, oven-toasted pita bread pieces bring a delightful crunch, making this salad a satisfying meal or side. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegan recipe is simple, wholesome, and bursting with bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors—perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or a bright addition to your next gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Pita bread
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Lebanese cucumbers
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 5 Radishes
• 3 Green onions
• 1 bunch Fresh parsley
• 1 bunch Fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Sumac
• 0.5 teaspoon Granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Cut the pita bread into small triangles or strips. Spread them onto a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the pita pieces are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Meanwhile, wash and prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumbers into half moons, dice the tomatoes, shred the romaine lettuce, dice the green bell pepper, thinly slice the radishes, and chop the green onions.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves finely, removing any tough stems.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sumac, granulated garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, green bell pepper, radishes, and green onions.

Step 8

Add the chopped parsley and mint leaves to the vegetable mixture.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Add the toasted pita to the salad just before serving to maintain their crispiness and give one final toss.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this Vegan Fatoush Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2326.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1212.9

Total Fat 48.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10403.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 179.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 74.2g
Protein 33.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 700.0mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 4912.3mg	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: 33.8%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 55.9%