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Syrian Fattoush

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, Fattoush is a vibrant salad that embodies the essence of Syrian cuisine. Traditionally made with leftover pita bread and seasonal vegetables, it reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks. Fattoush is often served at festive occasions and gatherings, celebrated for its fresh flavors and crunchy texture. Today, this dish has gained popularity across the globe, with variations appearing in many Middle Eastern restaurants.

SyrianSYside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 loaves pita bread
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
2 cucumbers
1-1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
0.25 red onion
handful parsley
handful mint
red and orange peppers
juice of 0.5 lemon
1 minced garlic clove
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
0.25 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sumac

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: tortilla

Whole grain pita adds fiber, while tortillas are often less expensive.

sumac

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon zest provides a similar tangy flavor, while citric acid is often cheaper.

1

Cut 1.5 loaves of pita bread into squares.

2

Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over the pita squares and mix.

3

Add 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder and salt to taste, then mix again.

4

Place the mixture in the oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes to make croutons.

5

Prepare the salad base with romaine lettuce.

6

Add 2 chopped cucumbers and 1-1.5 cups of cherry tomatoes to the lettuce.

7

Finely mince 0.25 red onion and add it to the salad.

8

Add a handful of chopped parsley and a handful of chopped mint to the salad.

9

Add red and orange peppers to the mixture.

10

For the dressing, combine the juice of 0.5 lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, 3 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses, 0.25 cup of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of sumac in a jar.

11

Shake the dressing and pour it over the salad, then toss everything together.

12

Top the salad with the homemade croutons.

Cooking Techniques

toastingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

oven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Fattoush SaladArabic Bread Salad

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