Citrusy Lebanese Fattoush with Pomegranate Dressing

Name: Citrusy Lebanese Fattoush with Pomegranate Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: Mixed lettuce; Cherry tomatoes; Cucumber; Red bell pepper; Radishes; Green onions; Pita bread; Olive oil; Sumac (optional); Salt; Pomegranate molasses; Olive oil; Lemon juice; Garlic clove; Salt and pepper

A refreshing Middle Eastern salad bursting with bright citrus and bold flavors.

Fattoush is a traditional Lebanese salad that combines mixed greens with crisp vegetables and toasted pita for an irresistible crunchy, tangy bite.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Salad

Mixed lettuce

2 cups, chopped (such as romaine and arugula)

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Cucumber

1, diced

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Radishes

4, thinly sliced

Green onions

2, sliced

For the Pita Chips

Pita bread

2 pieces, torn into small pieces

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Sumac (optional)

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

For the Pomegranate Dressing

Pomegranate molasses

1/4 cup

Olive oil

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

Juice of 1 lemon

Garlic clove

1, minced

Salt and pepper

To taste

Preparation

Preparing the Pita Chips

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Season Pita

Toss the torn pita pieces with olive oil, sumac, and salt.

Bake Pita Chips

Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until crisp and golden.

Mixing the Salad

Combine Vegetables

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, radishes, and green onions.

Whisk Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.

Adjust the levels of pomegranate molasses and lemon juice to suit your taste preference for sweetness and acidity.

Dress & Toss

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then toss to combine.

Do not add the pita chips until just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Cooking Process

Toasting Pita Chips

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake pita chips for 10-12 minutes until golden.

Mixing Salad

Combine vegetables and dressing in a large bowl and toss thoroughly.

Final Assembly

Add crispy pita chips just before serving.

Plating & Serving