Fattoush Salad (Lebanese Bread Salad)

Category Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes

Intro

A fresh, vibrant salad topped with crispy pita chips and tossed in a tangy dressing made with sumac, lemon, and pomegranate molasses—an essential Middle Eastern classic.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

2 heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
3 Persian cucumbers (or 1 large English cucumber), chopped
6 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
8 radishes, thinly sliced
4 green onions or 1 large red onion, sliced
½ cup (20 g) fresh parsley, chopped
2 large pita breads, cut into small pieces and deep-fried until golden

For the Dressing:

2 tbsp (16 g) sumac
Juice of 2 lemons (about 6 tbsp / 90 ml)
4 tbsp (60 ml) pomegranate molasses (the secret ingredient!)
4 tbsp (60 ml) good-quality olive oil
1 tbsp (2 g) dried mint (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables: Wash, dry, and chop the lettuce. Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Slice the radishes and green onions (or red onion). Chop the parsley. Combine all in a large salad bowl.
Fry the pita: Cut pita into small pieces and deep-fry until golden and crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, minced garlic, sumac, dried mint (if using), salt, and pepper. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
Assemble: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, toss well, and top with the crispy pita chips.
Enjoy immediately for the best crunch!

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