Best 6 Arabic Fattoush Salad Recipes

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**Fattoush Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Middle Eastern Delicacy**

Fattoush is a vibrant and refreshing salad originating from the Levant region, particularly popular in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. It is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, crispy pita bread, and a tangy dressing, presenting a delectable array of flavors and textures.

This delightful salad boasts a harmonious blend of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, and pungent radishes. The addition of crunchy pita bread croutons adds a delightful textural contrast, while the zesty dressing, made with a blend of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and a hint of sumac, brings the whole dish together, creating a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds.

The beauty of fattoush lies in its versatility, allowing for customization to suit personal preferences. Whether you prefer a tangier dressing or a milder version, the freedom to adjust the ingredients makes it a truly adaptable dish.

Within this comprehensive guide, you'll find three enticing fattoush salad recipes, each offering a unique take on this classic Middle Eastern delight. The first recipe stays true to the traditional fattoush experience, providing a well-balanced combination of flavors and textures. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist, incorporating grilled halloumi cheese for a savory and smoky dimension. And for those seeking a vegan alternative, the third recipe offers a vibrant and flavorful version without compromising on taste.

Embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with these exceptional fattoush salad recipes. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish, a light lunch option, or a flavorful addition to your next gathering, these recipes are sure to delight your palate and leave you craving more.

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FATTOUSH SALAD



Fattoush Salad image

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

ARABIC FATTOUSH SALAD



Arabic Fattoush Salad image

Fattoush is one of the most well known Middle Eastern salads and a standard dish on the 'mezza' (small dishes) table. It's a colorful tossed salad with a lemony garlic dressing, and if you've never made a single Arabic dish, this is a delicious and healthy place to start.

Provided by Sonja Taha

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
2 small (4 inch) pita breads, torn into pieces
1 large English cucumber, finely diced
3 cups halved grape tomatoes
½ red onion, finely diced
¾ cup chopped Italian parsley
¾ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground sumac, or to taste
1 clove garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ounce sheep's milk feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pita pieces into the skillet without crowding. Fry in batches until golden brown and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces. Grate feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 6 g

AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FATTOUSH



Authentic Lebanese Fattoush image

Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. This recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is succulent with a lemony flavor, and makes a nice salad green. I find them at farmer's markets.

Provided by George

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sumac powder
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium cucumber, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped purslane
½ (5 ounce) package arugula
4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces

Steps:

  • Mix the water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat, and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, mint, bell pepper, purslane, and arugula. Toss with the dressing, and serve with pita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 349.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

FATTOUSH



Fattoush image

This classic Middle Eastern salad makes a crunchy light side dish or lunchbox filler- it's sprinkled with sumac, mint and parsley

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tomatoes , chopped into chunks
¼ cucumber , deseeded and sliced
½ red onion , sliced
1 small head romaine lettuce , shredded
handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped
2 pitta breads
1 tsp sumac
½ garlic clove , crushed
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice ½ lemon

Steps:

  • The night before, toss together all the salad ingredients except for the pitta bread and sumac. Make up the dressing and season to taste. Leave these separate until the morning.
  • The next morning, toast the pitta breads until lightly golden. When cool, tear into pieces and combine with the salad and dressing. Spoon into 2 plastic boxes and sprinkle over the sumac.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

LEBANESE FATTOUSH (BREAD SALAD)



Lebanese Fattoush (Bread Salad) image

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

MIDDLE EASTERN PITA SALAD (FATTOUSH SALAD) RECIPE BY TASTY



Middle Eastern Pita Salad (Fattoush Salad) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small pita rounds, olive oil, salt, romaine lettuce, medium cucumber, cherry tomato, scallions, radish, red bell pepper, fresh parsley, fresh mint, lemons, white wine vinegar, garlic, ground sumac, allspice, pepper

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 small pita rounds
½ cup olive oil, plus 2 tbs
salt, to taste
2 medium hearts romaine lettuce
1 medium cucumber
2 cups cherry tomato
5 scallions
½ cup radish, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 ½ lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground sumac, or lemon zest
¼ teaspoon allspice
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Slice the pitas in half to make 4 thin rounds. Place the pitas on a nonstick sheet pan. Brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt.
  • Bake for about 5 minutes, until the outside is golden brown. Let cool until they become crispy.
  • Make 3 cuts lengthwise on each of the romaine hearts, remove the stems, and chop into smaller pieces. Rinse, drain, and add to a large salad bowl.
  • Seed the cucumber, dice it, and add it to the salad bowl.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
  • Mince the scallions and add them to the salad bowl.
  • Add the radishes, bell pepper, parsley, and mint to the salad bowl and toss to combine.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup (120 ml) of oil, the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, sumac, allspice, salt, and pepper and whisk until well-combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad.
  • Break the crispy pitas into small pieces and add to the salad. Toss well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe vegetables. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces. This will help them to absorb the dressing evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad bowl. The vegetables should have enough space to be coated with the dressing.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing. You don't want to weigh down the salad or make it soggy.
  • Add the herbs and spices last. This will help to preserve their flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Fattoush is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give fattoush a try.

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