Fresh salad with crispy pita chips and tangy sumac dressing.
Fattoush is a traditional Levantine salad that celebrates seasonal vegetables and leftover pita bread. Fresh greens, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes are tossed with crispy pita chips and a bright sumac and lemon dressing.
Serves 4
Cut pita into strips, toss with olive oil and salt. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, 1 tsp sumac, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Toss greens and vegetables with dressing, top with warm pita chips just before serving.
Add pita chips just before serving so they stay crispy
Use fresh, ripe vegetables
Add pomegranate seeds and mint
Include grilled chicken for protein
Vegetables can be prepped ahead, but assemble just before serving.
Fattoush originated in the Levant as a way to use stale bread, becoming a beloved salad across the region.
Look in Middle Eastern markets or the spice section of most grocery stores.
Prepare all components separately, assemble just before eating.
Per serving (280g / 9.9 oz) · 4 servings total
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