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Fattoush

Fattoush

A crisp Lebanese salad of fresh vegetables, herbs, toasted pita and a tangy sumac-pomegranate molasses dressing.

Time20 min
Servings4
Calories46 kcal
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • romaine lettuce leaves1 head
  • tomato3 pcs
  • cucumbers2 pcs
  • radish6 pcs
  • green onion2 stalks
  • parsley15 g
  • fresh mint10 g
  • pita bread2 pcs
  • olive oil45 ml
  • lemon juice30 ml
  • garlic2 cloves
  • sumac2 tsp
  • pomegranate molasses15 ml
  • salt1 to taste
  • ground black pepper1 to taste

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the pita into small triangles, toss with 15 ml olive oil and a pinch of salt, spread in a single layer and toast for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.

2

For the dressing, whisk together 30 ml olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, crushed garlic, 1 tsp sumac, salt and black pepper in a bowl.

3

Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers into small pieces, slice the radishes thinly, and slice the spring onions into rings.

4

Tear the lettuce leaves, finely chop the parsley and mint, and add everything together with the vegetables into a large bowl.

5

Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss gently and let sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to meld.

6

Add the toasted pita just before serving so it stays crisp.

7

Sprinkle the salad with the remaining sumac and serve immediately.