ARABIC FATTOUSH SALAD

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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

Ismail_khan_ 2k2
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding more spices next time.


Mellow El Court
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This salad was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was the perfect side dish for my grilled chicken.


Gerald Iradukunda
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I'm not a huge fan of fattoush salad, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste, but overall it was a good salad.


ibrahim barakat
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Hussnain Bh
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Charlene Simms
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This salad was a bit too oily for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less oil next time.


Lingwal Wray
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover pita bread.


Jito Saha
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Paw An
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought dressing, but I think it would be even better with a homemade one.


Razon Gazi
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was amazing! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


Philip Guzman
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This fattoush salad was a hit at my party! It was so refreshing and flavorful, and the pita chips added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.