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Fattoush

Authentic Lebanese Fattoush made with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, toasted pita bread, and a tangy sumac dressing. This refreshing Middle Eastern salad is light, colorful, and full of vibrant flavors that bring a true taste of Lebanon to your table.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 1 medium romaine lettuce chopped
  • 5 –6 radishes thinly sliced
  • cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 spring onions finely sliced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1 cup purslane washed and trimmed
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
For the dressing
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 small garlic clove crushed
  • ½ teaspoon apple vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Cutting board
  • Serrated knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Prepare the Fried Bread
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan.
  2. Carefully place a whole piece of Arabic bread in the hot oil.
  3. Pour hot oil over the top until it puffs up and turns golden brown.
  4. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prep the Garnish
  1. Thinly slice radishes and green onions.
  2. Place them in a bowl of ice water to keep them crisp and set aside for decoration.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, apple cider vinegar, pomegranate molasses, dried oregano, fresh za'atar (thyme), lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and sumac.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add a splash of ice-cold water and a pinch of black pepper, then blend again.
Chop the Vegetables
  1. Chop the lettuce into medium-sized pieces.
  2. Slice the radishes into rounds.
  3. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Finely slice the green onions and arugula.
  5. Dice the bell peppers and cucumbers (you can leave the skin on for texture).
  6. Hand-tear or roughly chop the parsley, purslane, and fresh mint leaves.
  7. Ensure all greens are thoroughly washed and disinfected.
Mix the Salad
  1. Place all chopped vegetables and herbs into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with a little extra sumac.
  3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly (using your hands is recommended for the best texture).
Assembly and Serving
  1. Use a serrated knife to carefully cut a "lid" or hole into the fried bread to create a bread bowl.
  2. Season the bread shell with a sprinkle of sumac.
  3. Fill the bread bowl generously with the salad mix.
  4. Garnish with the crisp radish slices from the ice water and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze.

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