Fattoush

Name: Fattoush
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 rounds pita bread, torn; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped; 2 cups Persian cucumbers, diced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 6 red radishes, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tsp ground sumac; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 1 tsp kosher salt

A vibrant Levantine bread salad combining toasted pita chips, crisp fresh vegetables, and a tart sumac dressing.

30 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 rounds pita bread, torn
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups Persian cucumbers, diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
6 red radishes, sliced
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp ground sumac
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Place 2 rounds torn pita bread on a baking sheet, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, and bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
3

Whisk the remaining 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 2 tsp ground sumac, and 1 tsp kosher salt in a small bowl.
4

Combine 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce, 2 cups diced Persian cucumbers, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 6 sliced red radishes, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint in a salad bowl.
5

Add the baked pita bread, pour the dressing over the salad, and toss gently.

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Questions

What is Fattoush?

A vibrant Levantine bread salad combining toasted pita chips, crisp fresh vegetables, and a tart sumac dressing. This reference files it under Middle Eastern salad: made in the oven, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Fattoush at?

For Fattoush, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 2.

Is there a substitute for sumac in Fattoush?

The entry for Fattoush calls for 2 tsp ground sumac. In its place: Lemon zest with a pinch of salt gives the same bright sourness. Add it at the end, as you would the sumac.

Can I make Fattoush gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Fattoush is 2 rounds pita bread, torn. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How do I store and reheat Fattoush?

Once dressed, the romaine will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Fattoush just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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