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Lebanese Fattoush with Sumac and Pomegranate Dressing

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this authentic Lebanese Fattoush recipe, featuring a tangy sumac and pomegranate dressing that's sure to tantalize your taste buds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Mezze
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl for dressing
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 cups romaine lettuce roughly chopped
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 2 medium pita breads
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • Salt to taste

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the pita bread into bite-sized pieces, toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sumac, and a pinch of salt. Spread the pita pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, radishes, mint, and parsley. Toss gently to mix the vegetables and herbs.
  • To prepare the dressing, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, minced garlic, sumac, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Just before serving, add the toasted pita pieces to the salad and give it a final gentle toss.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the crunch of the pita and the freshness of the vegetables.

Notes

The key to a great fattoush is the freshness of the vegetables, so make sure to use the ripest produce you can find.
If pomegranate molasses is unavailable, a good substitute is a mixture of 1 tablespoon honey with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Sumac has a tangy lemony flavor that is crucial to this recipe. It can be found in Middle Eastern stores or well-stocked supermarkets.
Fattoush is best enjoyed fresh, as the pita tends to soften if left to sit with the dressing.
Keyword Healthy Salad, Lebanese Fattoush, Middle Eastern Salad, Pomegranate Dressing, Sumac