**Fattoush Bread Salad with Hummus: A Delightful Symphony of Flavors**
Fattoush, a beloved Levantine salad, is a vibrant blend of fresh vegetables, crispy bread, and tangy dressing. Originating from the countryside, it's a culinary celebration of simple yet exquisite ingredients, capturing the essence of the region's rich culinary heritage. This multifaceted dish tantalizes the palate with an array of textures and flavors, from the crunchy croutons to the juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic herbs. Complemented by a luscious hummus, a creamy and flavorful chickpea dip, fattoush transforms into a complete and satisfying meal. Our meticulously curated collection of fattoush and hummus recipes offers a culinary journey through the diverse culinary traditions of the Levant, ensuring an unforgettable taste experience.
FATTOUSH SALAD
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
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
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
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 BREAD SALAD WITH HUMMUS
This is a Lebanese style bread salad, like the Italian panzanella salad. As expected, the Middle Eastern style to this salad used toasted pita and hummus. This quick and easy recipe can from the Student's Go Vegan Cookbook.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the Dressing:.
- Add dressingingredients to a small bowl and wisk together until combined.
- For the Salad:.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Toast pita on baking sheet until lightly toasted, for about 10-15 minutes, turning once.
- Add all vegetables, minus the shredded romaine, and herbs to a salad bowl.
- Add 2 tbsp of the dressing, or more to taste, to the salad and toss to coat.
- Break the toasted pita into bite sized pieces and add to the salad.
- Arrange the romaine lettuce on 2 serving plates and spoon cucumber mixture on top.
- Garnish each plate with a scoop of hummus.
- Drizzle with extra dressing if you like and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 718.3, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11
FATTOUSH ( TOASTED PITA BREAD SALAD )
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables. This will ensure that your fattoush salad is flavorful and crisp.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Toast the pita bread before adding it to the salad. This will give it a crispy texture and help it absorb the dressing.
- Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Fattoush is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give fattoush a try!
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