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Traditional Fattoush Salad

Traditional Fattoush Salad

A Levantine bread salad born in Lebanon to brilliantly use up day-old, toasted pita bread.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 round pita breads about 4 oz / 120g total, torn into 1-inch rustic pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for baking pita
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes diced
  • 2 Persian cucumbers diced
  • 5 medium radishes thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tsp ground sumac plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spread the torn pita pieces across a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and toss with your hands until well coated.
  • Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until the pita edges turn deep golden brown and feel crisp. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Place the diced tomatoes into a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Allow them to drain for 10 minutes, then discard the liquid.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, drained tomatoes, diced cucumbers, sliced radishes, fresh mint, and flat-leaf parsley.
  • In a small glass bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, ground sumac, and kosher salt until smooth and emulsified.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly using tongs until every leaf is coated.
  • Add the cooled, crispy pita chips to the bowl just before serving and give the salad one gentle fold so the bread stays crunchy.
Keyword Fattoush Salad