Best Fattoush Toasted Pita Bread Salad Recipes

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FATTOUSH SALAD



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With toasted pita bread and a bright, lemony dressing, this crisp Fattoush Salad recipes is sure to bring a ray of sunshine to any spring or summer table.

Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pita bread rounds, cut into 1 inch pieces
2-3 tsp olive oil
1 tsp sumac
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
½ seedless cucumber, sliced
2-3 green onions, sliced
½ c fresh mint, coarsely chopped
½ c fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
3-4 radishes, sliced thin
1 green pepper, diced
2 lemons, juiced (roughly ½ c juice)
1/3 c olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp sumac
1/8 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400F. Place the cut pita bread on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac. Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast until golden and lightly crisped, 5-8 minutes. Remove the pita croutons from the oven and set aside.
  • While the bread is toasting and cooling, wash and chop your vegetables. Place all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and sumac. Pour the dressing into a serving container.
  • Immediately before serving, top the salad with the toasted pita croutons and toss to combine the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, ServingSize 5 - 6 people

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

LEBANESE FATTOUSH SALAD



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This authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad is made with well-seasoned fried pita bread, seasonal vegetables and tossed in a zesty sumac Mediterranean dressing

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
1 large vine-ripe tomato (diced)
2-3 Persian cucumbers (quartered)
½ large green pepper (chopped)
5 radishes (diced)
2 green onions (chopped)
¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (pressed or grated)
1 teaspoon sumac
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
½ teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 large double ply pita bread (cut into triangles)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Make the Dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, sumac, pomegranate molasses, dried mint, salt and pepper. Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking continuously until emulsified. Set aside.
  • Fry the Pita Bread: In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add the pita bread and season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring frequently until the pita break becomes crispy and golden in color, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  • Place the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, green onions and parsley in a large serving bowl. Pour the dressing on top and toss to combine.
  • Add the fried pita bread to the salad immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 378 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FATTOUSH- PITA BREAD SALAD



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This salad can get soggy about 45 minutes after its made, so make it right before you plan to eat. Recipe from King Arthur Flour baking circle. I just use store-bought pita bread, but make your own if you have a good recipe.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium pita breads
1 -1 1/2 lb tomatoes
3 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled,seeded and cubed
1/2 cup scallion, chopped (including about half of the green part)
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons dried mint or 4 -6 tablespoons of fresh mint, snipped
salt and pepper, to taste
nonstick cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Split the pita breads into rounds and cut each round into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Place the bread on a baking sheet, and spray it with garlic-flavored olive oil spray.
  • If you don't have any garlic-flavored spray, spray with olive oil spray (or drizzle with olive oil), and sprinkle lightly with garlic powder.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven for 12 minutes, turning once, till it's completely dry and crisp.
  • Set it aside to cool.
  • About 10 minutes before you're ready to serve the salad, place the bread in a large bowl, and add the remaining ingredients.
  • Toss to combine and serve within 15 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 99.6, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.7

FATTOUSH ( TOASTED PITA BREAD SALAD )



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A little twist on your dinner salad - the lettuce is gone - toasted bread took it's place. Posted for ZWT 2006 Asia & Africa Regions as the ingredients are typical of both SW Asia & North Africa.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pieces pita bread
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven 400ºF
  • Cut the bread into small (1 inch) pieces, place on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes until crisp and light brown.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, cucumber, spring onions, garlic, parsley and mint.
  • Toss with the lemon juice and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Now add the toasted bread and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

LEBANESE FATTOUSH (BREAD SALAD)



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This is a fresh and delicious salad originating from Lebanon. The fresh parsley and mint make this salad particularly yummy!

Provided by cookie

Categories     Salad

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pita bread
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
4 radishes, diced
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 tomato, diced
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon ground sumac

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pita bread on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is a light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, 1 to 2 minutes. Break toasted bread into bite-size pieces.
  • Combine lettuce, radishes, cucumber, tomato, garlic, green onions, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper together in a bowl; toss until salad is well mixed.
  • Pour lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac into a salad dressing bottle with a lid; cover and shake until blended. Add dressing to salad and toss.
  • Garnish salad with toasted pita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 201 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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