Vibrant Lebanese Fattoush Salad
A fresh and vibrant Lebanese fattoush salad featuring toasted pita, sumac, and fresh herbs for a lively mix of textures and flavors. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad is quick, easy, and naturally vegan and gluten-free if you skip or substitute the pita.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces pita bread, cut into small squares and toasted until golden and crispy
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 5–6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pita bread into 1-inch squares. Spread on a baking sheet, lightly brush or spray with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Toast for 8-10 minutes, shaking pan halfway through until golden and crunchy. Remove and cool.
- Rinse and chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice tomatoes and cucumber into ½-inch cubes. Thinly slice radishes and green onions. Finely chop parsley and mint. Combine all in a large salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour dressing over the chopped vegetables and herbs. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Add toasted pita croutons last and toss lightly to combine, keeping them crunchy.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Add pita croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy. If prepping ahead, store toasted pita separately and re-toast before serving if needed. Fresh herbs are preferred over dried for best flavor. Adjust acidity with a pinch of sugar or honey if lemons are very tart. Chilling vegetables before assembling enhances freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
Keywords: fattoush, Lebanese salad, sumac, pita salad, fresh herbs, vegan salad, gluten-free option, healthy salad, Middle Eastern salad