Best Easy Fattoush Salad Recipes

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EASY FATTOUSH SALAD



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Fattoush salad is a middle eastern salad made with vegetables and toasted pita bread. It's a delicious and filling recipe that can be made quickly and easily!

Provided by Liz Thomson

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 round pieces of pita bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon za'atar seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Use kitchen shears to cut the pita bread around the perimeter so you have two circles for each pita bread.
  • Slice each pita round into 8 triangles.
  • Spread the pita into a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Brush 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil over the pita triangles.
  • Bake for 10-14 minutes until the pita is crisp.
  • While the pita is baking, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, za'atar seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • Once the pita is crispy, let cool slightly then gently break into smaller pieces.
  • Add the cucumber, tomato, cilantro, romaine, and toasted pita chips into a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cups, Calories 261 calories, Sugar 4.1 g, Sodium 234 mg, Fat 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

FATTOUSH SALAD



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Fattoush Salad makes a frequent appearance on the Middle Eastern dinner table. A simple chopped salad dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Homemade pita chips serve as croutons! See the video and step-by-step for how to make fattoush below.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 loaves pita bread
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 tsp sumac, divided, more as needed
1 heart of Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 English cucumber, cut in half, seeds scraped, then chopped or sliced into half moons
5 Roma tomatoes, chopped
5 green onions (both white and green parts), chopped
5 radishes, stems removed, thinly sliced
2 cups chopped fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon or 1 1/2 limes
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, optional
Salt and pepper
1 tsp sumac
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
scant 1/4 tsp ground allspice

Steps:

  • Break the pita bread into small bite-size pieces. Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan until shimmering, and add the pita bread. Fry briefly until browned, tossing frequently. Using a pair of tongs, transfer the fried pita chips to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Season with salt, pepper and sumac.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions with the sliced radish and parsley.
  • To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon or lime juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses (if using), salt, pepper and spices.
  • Pour toss lightly. Finally, add the pita chips, and more sumac if you like, and toss one more time. Transfer to small serving bowls or plates. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Sugar 11.4 g, Sodium 177.6 mg, Fat 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 9.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

ARABIC FATTOUSH SALAD



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Fattoush is one of the most well known Middle Eastern salads and a standard dish on the 'mezza' (small dishes) table. It's a colorful tossed salad with a lemony garlic dressing, and if you've never made a single Arabic dish, this is a delicious and healthy place to start.

Provided by Sonja Taha

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
2 small (4 inch) pita breads, torn into pieces
1 large English cucumber, finely diced
3 cups halved grape tomatoes
½ red onion, finely diced
¾ cup chopped Italian parsley
¾ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground sumac, or to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce sheep's milk feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pita pieces into the skillet without crowding. Fry in batches until golden brown and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces. Grate feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

EASY FATTOUSH SALAD



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A light, refreshing Lebonese salad. Don't be fooled by the long list of ingredients - this is super easy and comes together in a snap! It's wonderful in the summertime and makes a great addition to a BBQ menu.

Provided by merron-iru kami

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced
1 cup fresh parsley, snipped and stems removed
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
1 roma tomato, chopped
1 -2 piece pita bread
1 teaspoon olive oil
garlic salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a glass bowl, toss and chill in the refridgerator for 20 minutes.
  • Brush the pita bread lighty with olive oil and sprinkle with the desired amount of garlic salt. Toast in a 350 degree oven for 7-10 minutes until crisp, remove from oven and allow to cool. Once cooled, crumble into bite sized pieces.
  • Just before serving toss pita bread with the rest of the salad and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.6, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 62.4, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2

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