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Syrian Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, Syrian Salad, often known as Fattoush, is a vibrant dish that reflects the agricultural bounty of Syria. Traditionally made with leftover bread and seasonal vegetables, it embodies the resourcefulness of Syrian cuisine. Today, it has gained global popularity, often served as a refreshing side dish in Middle Eastern restaurants around the world.

SyrianSYside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups romaine lettuce
2 cups tomatoes
1 cup red bell peppers
2 tablespoons dried mint
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves fresh garlic
1 tablespoon za'atar
1/2 cup fresh parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: fresh berries

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Fresh berries provide a similar tartness at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being cost-effective.

sumac

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon zest gives a tangy flavor while being more accessible.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: spinach

Coriander adds freshness and is often cheaper than parsley.

1

Start with your favorite salad greens, like crunchy romaine.

2

Top with veggies such as tomatoes and red bell peppers.

3

Add olive oil around the perimeter of the bowl.

4

Juice a lemon over the salad, catching any seeds with your hands.

5

Add dried mint to the salad.

6

Sprinkle in za'atar spice blend, which includes thyme and sumac.

7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8

Use a microplane to finely grate fresh garlic into the dressing.

9

Toss the salad with tongs to combine all ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

large bowlwhiskcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

FattoushTabbouleh

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