Best 6 Fattoush Toasted Pita Bread Salad Recipes

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**Fattoush Toasted Pita Bread Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Middle Eastern Delight**

Fattoush is a vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern salad that combines the flavors of toasted pita bread, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing. Originating in Lebanon, this flavorful dish is a staple of Levantine cuisine and enjoyed throughout the region. Our collection of fattoush recipes offers a delightful variety of ways to prepare this classic salad, each with its own unique twist. From traditional versions to modern interpretations, these recipes showcase the versatility and appeal of fattoush. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite.

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FATTOUSH SALAD



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With toasted pita bread and a bright, lemony dressing, this crisp Fattoush Salad recipes is sure to bring a ray of sunshine to any spring or summer table.

Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 pita bread rounds, cut into 1 inch pieces
2-3 tsp olive oil
1 tsp sumac
1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
½ seedless cucumber, sliced
2-3 green onions, sliced
½ c fresh mint, coarsely chopped
½ c fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
3-4 radishes, sliced thin
1 green pepper, diced
2 lemons, juiced (roughly ½ c juice)
1/3 c olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp sumac
1/8 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400F. Place the cut pita bread on a baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac. Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast until golden and lightly crisped, 5-8 minutes. Remove the pita croutons from the oven and set aside.
  • While the bread is toasting and cooling, wash and chop your vegetables. Place all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and sumac. Pour the dressing into a serving container.
  • Immediately before serving, top the salad with the toasted pita croutons and toss to combine the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, ServingSize 5 - 6 people

LEBANESE FATTOUSH SALAD



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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

1 large head romaine lettuce (chopped)
1 large vine-ripe tomato (diced)
2-3 Persian cucumbers (quartered)
½ large green pepper (chopped)
5 radishes (diced)
2 green onions (chopped)
¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (pressed or grated)
1 teaspoon sumac
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
½ teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 large double ply pita bread (cut into triangles)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)

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

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

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 SALAD



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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

FATTOUSH ( TOASTED PITA BREAD SALAD )



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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

4 pieces pita bread
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

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.

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe vegetables. This will ensure that your fattoush salad is packed with flavor.
  • Toast the pita bread until it is crispy. This will give the salad a nice crunchy texture.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to bring out the flavors of the vegetables.
  • Season the salad to taste. You may want to add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preferences.
  • Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Fattoush salad 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 preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, fattoush salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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