Fattoush Salad with Sumac Dressing

Fattoush Salad with Sumac Dressing

This Lebanese bread salad combines crisp romaine, juicy vegetables, and toasted pita with a tangy sumac-lemon vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing, high-fiber lunch that comes together in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 small whole wheat pita, torn into pieces
• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 radishes, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sumac
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp dried mint
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Toast pita pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 3 minutes.
2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Combine romaine, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and radishes in a large bowl.
4. Drizzle dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
5. Top with crispy pita just before serving so it stays crunchy.
6. Divide between two plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Tips

• Add the pita at the last moment to keep it crisp.
• Sumac gives the signature tang; find it in Middle Eastern markets.
• Add chickpeas or grilled chicken to boost protein.