Fattoush Salad With Sumac Vinaigrette

Fattoush Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish from Eastern Arabian cuisine, packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. This recipe features a tangy Sumac Vinaigrette that adds a burst of flavor to the salad.

Fattoush Salad With Sumac Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup pita bread, toasted and broken into pieces
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp sumac
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, mint, and toasted pita bread.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board Toaster

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fattoush Salad with Sumac Vinaigrette as a side dish to grilled meats or as a light and satisfying main course.

Tips & tricks

For an extra crunch, you can add some toasted pine nuts or almonds to the salad.

Cost

$10