Fattoush (Levantine Bread Salad)

Fattoush (Levantine Bread Salad)

Serves 3

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided use)
  • 2 pitas (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon sumac (lemony mediterranean spice)
  • 1 large beefsteak or heirloom tomato (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 English cucumber (quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 red onion (very thinly sliced)
  • 1 sprig mint (leaves picked and thinly sliced)
  • 1 sprig flat-leaf parsley (leaves picked and roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. In a small pan, heat 1/4 cup oil until shimmering. Working in batches, add pita and cook until golden on both sides. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with sumac.
  2. Place tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl. Add lettuce, onion, and herbs. Toss with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Add pita and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Cook Tips

To make ahead: Keep lettuce, onion, and herbs refrigerated in one bowl and tomato and cucumber refrigerated in a second bowl. Store fried pita at room temperature in an airtight container. When ready to serve, toss as directed in steps 2 and 3.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 3 servings)
  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 29.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 140.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 25.0 g
  • Fiber: 5.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g