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Fresh Fattoush Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Crispy Pita and Veggies Guide

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A fresh and vibrant fattoush salad featuring crispy toasted pita chips, crunchy veggies, and a lemony sumac-spiced dressing. Perfect for quick meals, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 pita breads, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pita chips)
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac (for pita chips)
  • Salt to taste (for pita chips)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac (for dressing)
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pita breads into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, toss pita pieces with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground sumac, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Spread pita pieces evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. While pita chips bake, chop romaine lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber and green bell pepper, thinly slice radishes and red onion, and chop parsley and mint. Place all in a large mixing bowl.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, ground sumac, pomegranate molasses (if using), salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified.
  6. Once pita chips are cool, add them to the veggie mixture.
  7. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve immediately to keep pita chips crunchy. If preparing ahead, keep pita chips and dressing separate until serving.

Notes

Keep an eye on pita chips while baking to avoid burning; flip halfway through. Pat veggies dry if watery to prevent diluted dressing. Toss gently to keep pita chips from crumbling. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pita or bread. Sumac is key for authentic flavor; lemon zest can substitute if unavailable.

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Keywords: fattoush salad, pita chips, sumac dressing, fresh salad, Middle Eastern salad, vegan salad, gluten-free option, healthy salad, quick salad

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