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Fattoush (Lebanese Bread Salad)

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Fattoush is the kind of salad that makes folks come back for seconds. It’s made with simple, everyday ingredients and comes together effortlessly for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pita bread or 1 Lebanese bread separated into thin sheets and cut into squares
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for pita
  • 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt for pita
  • 5 cups cos/romaine lettuce cut into large bite size pieces
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 5 red radish finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves lightly packed, large ones torn
  • 1 tbsp parsley roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 medium garlic clove finely grated or crushed
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt for dressing

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F (200°C fan-forced).
  2. Separate pita bread into thin sheets and cut into small squares.
  3. Place pita on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, toss, sprinkle with salt, and toss again.
  4. Spread pita on tray and bake for 5 minutes or until crispy, then cool on the tray.
  5. Shake dressing ingredients together in a jar until well combined.
  6. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with half the dressing, then toss.
  7. Add most of the crispy pita, drizzle with remaining dressing, and toss again.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with remaining pita, and serve immediately.

Notes

Store components separately and assemble just before serving to maintain texture. Serve alongside grilled meats, rice, or warm flatbread for a complete meal.