Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe
Lebanese Fattoush Salad is a vibrant, refreshing Middle Eastern dish made with fresh vegetables, crunchy pita chips, and a tangy sumac dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and bold flavors.
- Author: Ella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Vegetables
- 1 head of lettuce, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup pita chips, broken into bite-sized pieces
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chop vegetables: Wash the lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber thoroughly. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, dice the tomatoes, and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons according to preference.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, ground sumac, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a tangy sumac dressing.
- Toss salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber. Pour the sumac dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add pita chips: Just before serving, add the broken pita chips to the salad and toss lightly once more to mix. This keeps the pita chips crisp and adds a delightful crunch to the salad.
Notes
- Use fresh, crispy pita chips or lightly toast pita bread pieces for the best texture.
- Adjust the sumac quantity to taste for either a tangier or milder flavor.
- Fattoush can be customized by adding ingredients like radishes, green onions, or fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately after adding pita chips to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute pita chips with gluten-free crackers or toasted nuts.
Keywords: Fattoush, Lebanese Salad, Middle Eastern Salad, Sumac Salad, Pita Chips, Fresh Vegetable Salad