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How to Make Fattoush (Bread Salad)—The Best Easy Mediterranean Diet Salad

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Fattoush

Cultural Context

Fattoush is a traditional Lebanese salad that originated in the Levant region, often made with leftover bread. It symbolizes the resourcefulness of home cooks, turning stale pita into a vibrant dish. This salad is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, celebrated for its refreshing flavors and colorful presentation, and has gained popularity worldwide as a healthy option.

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4 servings
Servings4
2 pieces pita bread
4 cups butter lettuce
2 cups tomatoes
1 cup cucumber
4 scallions
1/2 cup fresh mint
1/2 cup fresh flat parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil

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1

Start with crumbled pita bread as the base of the salad.

2

Use a glass bowl to layer the salad for presentation.

3

Add butter lettuce to the bowl as the first layer.

4

Add diced tomatoes to the salad.

5

Add diced cucumber to the salad.

6

Add sliced scallions to the salad.

7

Add fresh mint and fresh flat parsley to the salad for flavor.

8

To make the dressing, take a teaspoon of salt and a little bit of pepper.

9

Crush the salt and pepper with the back of a spoon along with a clove of garlic to create a pasty mix.

10

Mix equal parts of lemon juice and olive oil in a separate bowl.

11

Stir in the garlic, pepper, and salt mixture into the lemon juice and olive oil.

12

Pour the dressing over the salad layers.

13

Toss the salad to mix the ingredients and allow the pita bread to absorb the dressing.

Equipment Needed

glass bowl

Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-free

Allergens

gluten

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