Best 5 Fattoush Lebanese Salad Recipes

**Fattoush: A Flavorful Lebanese Salad**

Fattoush is a classic Lebanese salad that combines fresh vegetables, herbs, and crispy pita bread. It's a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This versatile salad can be made with a variety of ingredients, but typically includes tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, green onions, parsley, and mint. The pita bread is toasted until crispy and then tossed with the vegetables and herbs. A tangy dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, and spices is drizzled over the salad before serving.

In this article, you'll find three different recipes for fattoush salad. The first recipe is a classic fattoush salad made with all the traditional ingredients. The second recipe is a vegetarian fattoush salad that omits the pita bread. The third recipe is a fattoush salad with grilled chicken, a great option for a more substantial meal. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and refreshing Lebanese salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FATTOUSH (LEBANESE TOMATO AND PITA SALAD)

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For millions of Muslims in the United States, food takes on a new significance during Ramadan. Fasting during this time is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with devotion to Allah, prayer, giving alms and visiting Mecca. Soup or salad, like the fattoush made with tomatoes and pita bread, is a light way to break the fast.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pita bread
1 large tomato, diced, seeds removed
1/4 red onion, diced
2 bell peppers, one red, one yellow, pith and seeds removed, cut into long strips
1 cucumber, peeled and cut in rounds
5 radishes, sliced
2 whole scallions, chopped
1 head of romaine lettuce, purslane or other wild greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 to 3 teaspoons ground sumac, available in Middle Eastern markets
1 teaspoon dried mint
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 teaspoons pomegranate syrup
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Separate pita into 2 rounds, and bake on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes, or until very crisp but not browned.
Put tomato, red onion, peppers, cucumber, radishes and scallions into large salad bowl. Add romaine or purslane and fresh mint, and sprinkle with sumac and dried mint. Toss.
Whisk together garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Just before serving, give dressing another quick whisk and then pour it over vegetables and toss.
Break pita into 1-inch pieces and toss with salad, just before taking salad to table. Taste, add seasonings if needed, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

LEBANESE FATTOUSH (BREAD SALAD)

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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

Ingredients

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

FATTOUSH (LEBANESE SALAD)

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An amazing healthy salad. It is full of taste and colors, and most importantly is a good source of vitamins! Garnish with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.

Provided by Dana

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups chopped lettuce
2 ¼ cups quartered and thinly sliced tomatoes
1 ½ cups halved and sliced cucumber
1 cup chopped purslane leaves and stems
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup sliced red onion
3 ½ tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1 ½ teaspoons sumac powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pita bread round, split and cut into squares

Steps:

Mix lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, purslane, mint, and parsley together in a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator.
Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, red onion, pomegranate molasses, sumac, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing. Place in the refrigerator.
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pita squares in the hot oil until golden brown and crunchy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Pour dressing over salad; toss to mix. Scatter pita squares on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 250.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

FATTOUSH - LEBANESE BREAD SALAD

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The distinguishing feature of this light, refreshing salad is the addition, just before serving, of pieces of crisply toasted flat bread. Adapted from "Complete Vegetarian Cookbook" by Charmaine Solomon.

Provided by NotQuiteVegetarian

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 seedless cucumber, sliced
1 large red capsicum, diced
1 green capsicum, diced
3 large tomatoes, diced
5 spring onions, chopped (scallions)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large pita bread round

Steps:

Put diced and chopped vegetables into a bowl, cover and chill until shortly before serving time.
Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper and pour over the vegetables.
Toast pita bread under the grill - it should be pale gold in colour, not brown.
Break into large pieces and toss into salad at last minute, so it will still be crisp when eaten.

FATTOUSH RECIPE (LEBANESE SUMMER SALAD)

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From SBS Food Safari a recipe creditted to Fouad Sayed. A typical cold Lebanese salad. A must to use fresh herbs in this salad

Provided by Jubes

Categories Lebanese

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 round lebanese bread or 1 other similar flat bread
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 lebanese cucumbers, finely diced (if very fresh, no need to peel)
2 tomatoes, finely diced
1/2 cup radish, finely diced
1/2 red capsicum, finely diced (sweet red bell pepper)
1/2 green capsicum, finely diced (sweet green bell pepper)
4 spring onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Deep-fry the Lebanese bread. or you can bake the bread in a medium oven for about 10 minutes - this will crisp up the bread.
Drain the bread on kitchen paper abd then after it has cooled, break/crumple in your hands until it breaks into small pieces.
Combine all of the salad ingredients and then toss with the dressing.
For the dressing- combine the dressing ingredients and whisk together.
This salad is best dressed just prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.3, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 21, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.8

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
Do not overcook the vegetables, as they should still have a slight crunch.
Use a light hand with the dressing, as too much can overwhelm the salad.
Serve the salad immediately, or it will wilt.

Conclusion:

Fattoush is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, fattoush is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.