Description
Lebanese fattoush salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crisp vegetables with crunchy pita chips, all dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This colorful salad is perfect for warm days or as a light meal, bringing a burst of flavor to your table with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 pita breads, toasted and broken into pieces
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and cut the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the radishes and red onion.
- Toast the pita bread: Cut the pita into triangles or squares and toast in an oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix all vegetables with toasted pita chips. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately: Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls; garnish with additional parsley or mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use seasonal vegetables for optimal freshness. Customize by adding proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas. Dress just before serving to keep ingredients crisp.