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Fattoush (Lebanese Bread Salad)

Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 4–6 servings
Course: Starter / Side Salad
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 pitta breads torn into pieces and toasted or fried until crisp
  • 4 ripe tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 head romaine lettuce torn
  • 4 radishes thinly sliced
  • 4 spring onions sliced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • A large handful of fresh mint leaves
  • A large handful of fresh parsley leaves
Dressing
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tsp sumac plus more to garnish
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together. Taste and adjust.
  2. Combine all the salad vegetables and herbs in a large bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over and toss well.
  4. Add the toasted pitta pieces just before serving to retain some crunch.
  5. Finish with an extra sprinkle of sumac over the top.

Notes

Source: Classic Lebanese recipe. Estimated values per serving. For general guidance only — actual values may vary with cooking style, ingredient brands, portion size and any additional ingredients or accompaniments.

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