For us salad is not a side dish always, sometimes it becomes main dish also. This Fattoush salad is simple mixed vegetable salad with Arabic flat bread. I had some whole wheat pita bread in hand, so I used that to make it.
Fattoush is nothing but a bread salad that originated in Northern Lebanon. Lebanese farmers would fry leftover pita scraps in a bit of olive oil for extra flavor. And to build their fattoush, they’d simply throw the pita chips in with whatever in-season vegetables and herbs they have on hand. So, ingredient list in fattoush salad may varies according to the availability and throughout the middle east.
One thing I like about middle eastern salad is that they are very simple and only need olive oil, lemon juice and sumac. Not rich and you can say it is healthy food. Near my old house there is middle eastern grocery store and that is my favorite place to shop. They keep everything clean and neatly arranged and you can get fresh salad from their soup and salad counter. Here I am missing that. It takes about an hour to go to that store now and spending about 2 hours to travel just to shop there is not possible. So, I create the dishes I love in my kitchen. It is just easy as I have middle eastern spices and sauces in hand.
I didn’t have any romaine lettuce in hand so used iceberg lettuce, use romaine if you have in hand. Also add thin rounds of radish. I am not that fan of eating them raw, so, I didn’t add, feel free to add it if you have it in hand. I used orange bell pepper as my daughter loves it in her salad. Make sure to add fried pita bread only when you are ready to serve otherwise it gets soggy. That is not good. Just like croutons they give crunch to the salad.
Fattuosh Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped ice burg lettuce
- 1 ½ cup cubed seedless cucumber
- ½ of orange bell pepper
- 10 cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 pita bread crisped up in olive oil
- 3 green onion chopped
- 2 tablespoon mint leaves
- For dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon sumac
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- First crisp up the pita bread using 3 tablespoon olive oil. Make sure to cut pita bread into ½ inch square pieces and fry them into the oil with little salt until it is golden.
- In a bowl mix together chopped lettuce, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions and orange bell pepper.
- In another bowl add lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, sumac, pepper and salt.
- Gradually add lemony dressing over the vegetables and herbs. Mix well then add crisped up pita bread bites.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Acupofassamtea says
Fattoush Salad looks great. Love to try it out soon.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
It's my first time to see a Fattoush Salad and I think I'm gonna love it. It looks really delicious!
Jo says
I'm a huge salad person, and fattoush salad looks absolutely delicious! And this looks easy enough to make, I’ll have to try it.
Monidipa Dutta says
So yummy! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! I like it already..!!
Emmeline says
This salad looks amazing! I think I've had something similar at Lebanese restaurants and it has been so good! Now I'm gonna try it at home.
Alexandra Cook says
I would really like to try this salad! The ingredients look really delicious!
Dominique Brooks says
This looks like a quick simple but filling salad! I like that there is room for variations depending on what's available in your house!
Rachel says
I think this looks so tasty. They are like pita croutons. I would love it.
rika says
I have never had Fattous salad, but I love Indian food. This one looks so refreshing!
Heather Barber McMechan says
I love that this dish comes with fresh veggies and a hint of lime juice. It always gives your salad a kick.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
This is absolutely my kind of salad! I love my breads and if I can eat them in a salad, why not! Looks so delicious and definitely would make for a filling meal. Going to try some soon!
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
This sounds great! Hearty, but not to heavy for lunch. I love the idea of the bread in the salad as well. The dressing sounds really yummy too!
Ruth I says
This looks so delicious! It will be my first time trying out this kind of recipe. yum!
Ashley says
This looks delicious. I love trying different types of foods. And this looks easy enough to make, I'll have to try it.
Sarah Meh says
I must say you are not only talented in cooking but also in presenting foods. This salad can also replace a meal if you are on a diet.
leah says
I have never made anything like this but I loooove me some cucumber!
Dennis Littley says
The flat bread pieces are like croutons. This Fattoush Salad looks delicious and so ideal for something cooler to eat during warmer months!
Terri Steffes says
I have had fattoush in a restaurant but hadn't made it at home. You've inspired me to give it a try!
Heather says
I don't think I've ever had a salad with pita inside. That sounds really delicious.
Marisa González says
Dear friend. Thanks a lot for sharing this fabulous salad in my monthly recycling project. You're welcome each month if you have leftovers. If you don't mind, link the post to my post. You also have a logo.
It's the first time I see this salad and I love it.
Healthy and delicious. Fresh and nutritional ingredients.
I'll give it a try.
💗
Natalia says
I love the idea of this salad! This kind of dishes are just great for spring. Can't wait to prepare it for lunch tomorrow! 🙂
Joan says
Now this is definitely a meal I can throw together and enjoy in minutes. Looks really nice and healthy too.
Tara Pittman says
I like the sound of fried pita bread. They would make a great salad topping.
brie says
I haven't heard of this yet but from what people are saying, it must be pretty darn good. Having salad as the main dish is definitely one that I do all of the time, so I'll give it a try!
Natalie says
Oh, I have heard of Fattoush salad, but never looked into it! I will definitely be giving your recipe a try, sounds delicious!
Karen says
We're inclined sometimes to have just a salad for dinner. I like this recipe for a different dinner idea.
Sarah Bailey says
Now this sounds like a really interesting salad! I could definitely give it a try - I'm funny with salads and really need to try more till I find one I love!
Melissa Chapman says
I love a salad and eat one as my main course a few times a week. I will use a lot of your ideas in my preparation soon.
Jeanette says
I have never heard of this but boy I'm going to try it. That looks amazing. I am hungry for right now.
GiGi Eats says
FATTOUSH for the win! LOVE me a fattoush salad paired with chicken shawarma and hummus! YUM 🙂 and now... NOW I want shawarma!
Krysten Quiles says
THANK YOU! I'm trying to figure out new salad recipes so I'm not so bored and this is totally going into the mix!
Destany says
I've not tried a salad like this before, but I admit that it does look good! Seems to me the flat bread pieces are sort of like croutons, so it can't be too terribly different!
Amber Myers says
I don't think I've ever tried a salad like this before. I'm pretty sure I'd like it! It looks tasty. These sound like fabulous flavors.
candy says
Salads can always be a main dish for my family. We will be trying out your salad and we l love making flatbread.