Lebanese Fattoush Salad (Print View)

A vibrant mix of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and crispy pita chips tossed in a tangy dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad

01 - 2 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, or purslane), chopped
02 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
03 - 1 large cucumber, diced
04 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
07 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Pita Chips

08 - 2 pieces pita bread
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
14 - 1 to 1½ teaspoons ground sumac
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut pita bread into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil and sea salt, spread on baking sheet, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp and golden. Cool before use.
02 - Place mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red onion, parsley, and mint in a large bowl and mix gently.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sumac, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Add pita chips to salad just before serving. Pour dressing over and toss lightly. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately for optimal crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in thirty minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or when unexpected guests arrive.
  • The sumac dressing tastes bright and complex without any heavy cream or mayo, letting every ingredient shine.
  • You can prep everything ahead except the pita chips, which gives you flexibility and less stress at serving time.
02 -
  • Never dress the salad more than five minutes before serving, or the greens will wilt and the chips will turn to sad bread.
  • Ground sumac can lose its brightness if it's been sitting in your spice cabinet too long, so buy it from somewhere with good turnover and store it away from light.
03 -
  • Rub a cut garlic clove on the pita bread before tossing it with oil—it adds a subtle depth that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • If you're making this in a season when tomatoes are mediocre, lean heavier on the herbs and radishes to compensate for the lack of natural flavor.
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