Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe

Introduction

Lebanese Fattoush Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring fresh vegetables and crispy toasted pita. It’s a perfect light meal or side, bursting with tangy flavors and a touch of sumac spice.

Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 pita breads
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the pita breads into small pieces and toast them on a baking sheet for about 5-7 minutes, until crispy and golden.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes and diced cucumber. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with sumac, then toss to combine.
3. Step 3: Add the toasted pita pieces to the salad just before serving to keep them crunchy. Toss gently and enjoy immediately.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, add chopped fresh mint or parsley.
• Replace pita bread with toasted lavash for a different crunch.
• Drizzle a bit of olive oil in the dressing for richness.

Storage

To keep the pita crisp, store the salad and toasted pita separately in airtight containers. Combine just before serving. The salad ingredients will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular vinegar instead of lemon juice?

While you can substitute vinegar, lemon juice offers a fresher, brighter flavor that is traditional in Fattoush.

How do I keep the pita pieces from getting soggy?

Toast the pita until fully crisp and add them to the salad right before serving to maintain their crunch.

Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe

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Lebanese Fattoush Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern salad featuring crisp vegetables, tangy sumac, and toasted pita bread pieces, all dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s a perfect light meal or side dish that combines fresh flavors and crunchy textures.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Salad
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Lebanese

Ingredients

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Vegetables

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, diced

Bread

• 2 pita breads, cut into small pieces

Seasoning and Dressing

• 2 tablespoons sumac powder
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Toast the Pita Bread: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add the pita bread pieces and toast them for 3 to 5 minutes until they become crisp and golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sumac powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
5. Add Toasted Pita: Just before serving, add the toasted pita pieces to the salad and give it one final gentle toss to mix everything together without breaking the bread pieces.

Notes

• Sumac powder adds a tangy citrus flavor which is essential; do not substitute with lemon alone.
• For extra freshness, add chopped fresh mint or parsley.
• Serve immediately after adding toasted pita to prevent it from becoming soggy.
• This salad is naturally gluten-containing due to the pita bread; use gluten-free pita to adapt.

Keywords: Fattoush, Lebanese Salad, Middle Eastern Salad, Sumac Salad, Pita Salad, Healthy Salad