Best Fattoush Pita Sandwich Recipes

FATTOUSH

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Fattoush is a Levantine salad made with fried pita and seasonal vegetables, such as lettuce, cucumber and tomato. The special flavor of fattoush comes from the dressing, which contains sumac and pomegranate molasses. With just the right amount of zestiness, this salad is the perfect addition to any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean meal, especially during grilling season.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 pieces pita bread
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 head romaine, chopped
6 radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
2 Persian cucumbers, diced
1 medium or 1/2 large red onion, diced (see Cook's Note)
1 red bell pepper, diced (see Cook's Note)
1 large tomato, diced
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon ground sumac
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt

Steps:

Cut the pita bread into 1 1/2-inch strips, then rotate 90 degrees and cut again so you end up with small pieces.
Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the pita until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the fried pita to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil and set aside.
Place the romaine, radishes, green onions, cucumbers, red onions, peppers, tomatoes, mint and parsley in a large bowl, then gently toss together.
Whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly combined.
Add the fried pita and gently toss the salad one more time. Taste and add more salt, if needed.

FATTOUSH (LEBANESE TOMATO AND PITA SALAD)

Fattoush (Lebanese Tomato and Pita Salad) image

For millions of Muslims in the United States, food takes on a new significance during Ramadan. Fasting during this time is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with devotion to Allah, prayer, giving alms and visiting Mecca. Soup or salad, like the fattoush made with tomatoes and pita bread, is a light way to break the fast.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pita bread
1 large tomato, diced, seeds removed
1/4 red onion, diced
2 bell peppers, one red, one yellow, pith and seeds removed, cut into long strips
1 cucumber, peeled and cut in rounds
5 radishes, sliced
2 whole scallions, chopped
1 head of romaine lettuce, purslane or other wild greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 to 3 teaspoons ground sumac, available in Middle Eastern markets
1 teaspoon dried mint
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 teaspoons pomegranate syrup
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Separate pita into 2 rounds, and bake on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes, or until very crisp but not browned.
Put tomato, red onion, peppers, cucumber, radishes and scallions into large salad bowl. Add romaine or purslane and fresh mint, and sprinkle with sumac and dried mint. Toss.
Whisk together garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Just before serving, give dressing another quick whisk and then pour it over vegetables and toss.
Break pita into 1-inch pieces and toss with salad, just before taking salad to table. Taste, add seasonings if needed, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

FATTOUSH PITA SANDWICH

Fattoush Pita Sandwich image

I absolutely love fattoush, the Lebanese pepper and cucumber salad with mint and other great summer stuff. Instead of serving it in the traditional way, with stale pita crumbs incorporated into the salad, I like to fold it up in a soft pita and make a great summer sandwich. And because I find the onions, garlic and cilantro flavors so assertive, I really like to punch up the fresh mint so it stands out!

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 yellow bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 large cucumber, unpeeled,seeded and chopped
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
3 -4 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 small lemons, juice of
salt and black pepper
4 soft pita breads (not the "pocket" type, the soft kind you can fold up)
cheese, for sandwich (I like Havarti , not real Middle Eastern, but it tastes good!) (optional)

Steps:

Combine all of the vegetables and herbs (except garlic).
Prepare the dressing: whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
If you're serving sandwiches with cheese, lay a couple of slices of cheese on the pita round.
You can lightly bake it to melt the cheese, or serve cold.
Mound some of the fattoush along the center of the pita, fold up and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 331.5, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 7.4

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