Mediterranean Fattoush Salad with Sumac

Name: Mediterranean Fattoush Salad with Sumac
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup cucumber (diced); 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 1 cup radishes (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped); 2 pieces pita bread (toasted and torn into pieces); 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tablespoon sumac; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

VegetarianMiddle EasternLunchQuickHealthyVegetarian

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 5m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 250 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern salad with fresh vegetables, crispy pita, and a tangy sumac dressing.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

5.0g 10%

Fat

15.0g 30%

Carbs

30.0g 60%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

30% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Vitamin A

50% DV

Essential for vision and immune health

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Important for blood production

🌾 Fiber

20% DV

Aids in digestion

☀️ Folate

15% DV

Crucial for DNA synthesis

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber diced
1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
1 cup radishes thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
2 pieces pita bread toasted and torn into pieces

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon sumac
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 Place the pita bread pieces on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
3 In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, radishes, parsley, and mint leaves.
4 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5 Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
6 Add the toasted pita pieces to the salad and gently toss again to incorporate.
7 Serve immediately for the best texture, ensuring that the pita remains crispy.