Fresh Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe with Crispy Pita and Easy Sumac Dressing
A fresh and vibrant Lebanese fattoush salad featuring crispy pita chips and a tangy sumac dressing, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- Tomatoes, diced (preferably Roma)
- Cucumber, peeled and diced
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Green onions, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Pita bread, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Olive oil (for tossing and crisping pita and dressing)
- Salt, to taste
- Sumac powder
- Fresh lemon juice (about 2 tablespoons)
- Extra virgin olive oil (about 3 tablespoons)
- Garlic clove, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of ground cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat. Cut pita bread into bite-sized triangles or strips. Toss lightly in 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Spread on baking sheet or place in skillet. Bake 8-10 minutes, turning once halfway, or cook in skillet 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and cool.
- Chop romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, green onions, parsley, and mint into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large salad bowl. Dry greens thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sumac powder, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add a pinch of ground cumin if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour sumac dressing over chopped vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly. Add cooled crispy pita chips last and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with whole mint leaves or a sprinkle of sumac powder.
Notes
Crisp the pita until golden but not burnt. Use fresh sumac powder for best flavor. Toss pita chips in last to maintain crunch. Dry greens well to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute pita with gluten-free flatbread or roasted chickpeas. Dressing can be adjusted with cumin or omitted for milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 46
- Sodium: 300400
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 35
- Protein: 35
Keywords: fattoush, Lebanese salad, sumac dressing, crispy pita, Middle Eastern salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten-free option