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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
3 pita loaves
olive oil
sea salt
sumac spice
Roma lettuce
Persian cucumbers
radishes
bell peppers (yellow, orange, red)
spring onions
chives
fresh mint (spearmint)
flat leaf parsley (Italian parsley)
thyme
3 vine ripe tomatoes
watercress
1 whole head of garlic
red wine vinegar
freshly ground pepper
fresh lemon juice
1

Drizzle olive oil over 3 pita loaves and season with sea salt and sumac spice.

2

Bake the pita bread at 425°F for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy.

3

Roughly chop Roma lettuce and add to a bowl.

4

Slice Persian cucumbers into half moons and add to the bowl.

5

Slice radishes and add to the bowl.

6

Chop bell peppers of various colors and add to the bowl.

7

Trim and slice spring onions on the bias, then add to the bowl.

8

Chop chives and add to the bowl.

9

Add a bunch of fresh spearmint to the bowl.

10

Add a bunch of flat leaf parsley to the bowl.

11

Add a couple sprigs of fresh thyme to the bowl.

12

Chop 3 vine ripe tomatoes and add to the bowl along with cherry tomatoes.

13

Add watercress to the salad bowl.

14

Make a dressing by combining a whole head of garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, freshly ground pepper, and sumac spice in a bowl.

15

Add fresh herbs (parsley, mint, thyme) and fresh lemon juice to the dressing and whisk together.

Equipment Needed

oven

Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-free

Allergens

gluten

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