Fattoush: The Ultimate Lebanese Bread Salad
A vibrant, tangy salad packed with fresh garden veggies and crispy bits of toasted pita bread. It's sunshine in a bowl.
25 min
Easy
Libanesa
4 servings
The story behind
The best thing about Fattoush is that it was basically invented to not waste bread, and honestly, those crunchy pita croutons are the best part. I remember making this for a picnic once, and everyone kept asking what that 'secret tangy flavor' was—it's the sumac! It’s such a humble dish but feels so fancy when you plate it with some bright pomegranate seeds. It’s the perfect light dinner on a balmy evening. Pair it with a cold glass of lemonade or even a light white wine. It's fresh, zesty, and honestly, a bit addictive.
Instructions
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1Start by toasting your pita pieces in the oven at 375°F or pan-frying them until they are golden and crunchy.
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2Toss your chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs into a big salad bowl.
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3In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
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4Pour that zesty dressing over the vegetables and give it a good toss so everything is coated.
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5Add the toasted pita bread right at the end to keep that 'crunch' factor alive.
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6Scatter some pomegranate seeds on top if you want that extra pop of color and sweetness.
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