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Crispy Lebanese Fattoush Salad

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A fresh, crunchy, and tangy Lebanese salad featuring toasted pita chips, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a lemon-sumac dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large pita pockets (white or whole wheat), cut into bite-sized pieces and toasted
  • 4 cups (about 120g) mixed greens (romaine lettuce or spring mix), washed and torn
  • 2 medium cucumbers, diced
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground sumac (or extra lemon juice as substitute)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or pomegranate molasses (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pita bread into 1-inch chunks. Spread on baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, toss to coat. Bake 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway. Alternatively, toast in a hot skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool.
  2. Rinse and chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces. Dice cucumbers and tomatoes. Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  3. Finely chop parsley and mint leaves.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, honey or pomegranate molasses, sumac, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. In a large salad bowl, combine greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and herbs. Add toasted pita chips last to keep them crunchy. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Notes

Toast pita chips just before serving to keep them crunchy. Soak red onion slices in cold water to mellow sharpness. Sumac is essential for authentic flavor; substitute with extra lemon juice if unavailable. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pita or baked chickpeas. Add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.

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Keywords: fattoush, Lebanese salad, pita chips, sumac, fresh herbs, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, quick salad, vegan salad, gluten-free option

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