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This Fattoush salad is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. It combines crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and homemade pita chips. Toss it all off with tangy pomegranate dressing for a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s a sure hit.
Type of Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 20 Minutes.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
How Many Servings?
4 servings
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| 2 heads romaine lettuce cleaned and dry | |
| 3 large tomatoes (cut into medium size pieces) | |
| 1 English cucumber (or 3 small Persian cucumbers cut into a medium size pieces) | |
| 1 cup Italian leaves (chopped coarsely) | |
| 1 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped coarsely) | |
| 3 green onions (green and white part chopped) | |
| ½ small red onion (chopped) | |
| 5 radishes (cut into small pieces) | |
| 1 cup purslane leaves (optional) | |
| ¼ cup feta cheese (optional) | |
| 1 teaspoon sumac |
Pomegranate Molasses Dressing for Fattoush Salad
| 1 cup good olive oil | |
| 1 ½ fresh lemons (juiced) about 4 tablespoons | |
| 3 garlic cloves (finely minced) | |
| 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses | |
| 1 teaspoon dry mint | |
| 2 teaspoons sumac | |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
For the Toasted Pita Bread:
| 1 pita bread, cut into triangles | |
| 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses dressing |
Preparation
1
Toast the Pita Bread
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush the pita bread with the pomegranate molasses dressing, then place it on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crisp. Let cool before breaking into bite-sized pieces.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush the pita bread with the pomegranate molasses dressing, then place it on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crisp. Let cool before breaking into bite-sized pieces.
2
Make the Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
In a bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients together until well emulsified. For an extra-smooth texture, blend the mixture in a blender or food processor.
In a bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients together until well emulsified. For an extra-smooth texture, blend the mixture in a blender or food processor.
3
Assemble the Fattoush Salad
Tear or chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large mixing bowl, then add the remaining vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
Tear or chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large mixing bowl, then add the remaining vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
4
Dress & Serve
Just before serving, pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. This keeps the veggies crisp and the pita perfectly crunchy.
Just before serving, pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. This keeps the veggies crisp and the pita perfectly crunchy.
5
Finish & Enjoy
Add the toasted pita chips to the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled feta and a generous sprinkle of sumac for that final burst of flavor. Enjoy your fresh, zesty, and delicious Fattoush Salad!
Add the toasted pita chips to the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with crumbled feta and a generous sprinkle of sumac for that final burst of flavor. Enjoy your fresh, zesty, and delicious Fattoush Salad!