Description
This Loaded Fattoush Salad Recipe combines a variety of fresh vegetables, chickpeas, feta cheese, and crispy pita chips, all tossed in a tangy, herb-infused dressing. It’s a vibrant and satisfying Middle Eastern-inspired salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Fattoush Salad:
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup radishes (sliced)
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 pita breads (cut into triangles)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for toasting pita)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven and toast pita: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss pita triangles with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt. Toast for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Prepare salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, radishes, parsley, mint, feta cheese, and chickpeas.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, sumac, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Toss salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Add toasted pita chips just before serving and toss again.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken, lamb, or falafel.
- You can also use store-bought pita chips for convenience.
- Add more sumac for a tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg