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Fattoush Salad with Tomatoes & Peaches

Cultural Context

Fattoush is a traditional Lebanese salad that showcases the bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs, often featuring leftover pita bread. It reflects the resourcefulness of Lebanese cuisine, turning stale bread into a vibrant dish. The addition of fruits like peaches adds a modern twist, enhancing the salad's sweetness and flavor profile. Fattoush is enjoyed worldwide, particularly in Middle Eastern restaurants, where it serves as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats and other dishes.

LebaneseLBside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
1 teaspoon sumac
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 pita bread
1 tablespoon and a half olive oil for frying
1/2 iceberg lettuce
1 tomato
1 cucumber
1/4 radish
1 green onion
1/2 bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: tortilla

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

peaches

🥗Healthier: nectarines

💰Cheaper: apricots

Nectarines provide similar flavor and texture, while apricots can be more affordable.

1

Start by making the dressing in a glass jar for emulsification.

2

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the jar.

3

Next, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

4

Then, add 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar as a substitute for pomegranate molasses.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of honey.

6

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped mint leaves.

8

Finally, add 1 teaspoon of sumac, salt, and black pepper to taste.

9

Mix the dressing well and set aside.

10

For the pita bread, heat 1 tablespoon and a half of olive oil in a pan.

11

Fry the pita bread until golden and season with salt and pepper.

12

Let the fried pita bread cool down.

13

Prepare the salad by starting with 1/2 chopped iceberg lettuce.

14

Add 1 tomato, diced.

15

Add 1 cucumber, diced.

16

Add 1/4 radish, thinly sliced.

17

Add 1 green onion, sliced.

18

Add 1/2 bell pepper, diced.

19

Finally, add 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

toastingmixingchoppingdressing

Equipment Needed

glass jarpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

FattoushLebanese Bread Salad

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