Fattoush Pita Bread Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, Fattoush Pita Bread Salad is a vibrant Middle Eastern dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed masterpiece. This recipe combines crispy oven-toasted pita bread with a medley of fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and radishes, all tossed in a zesty homemade sumac dressing bursting with tangy citrus notes. Fragrant parsley and mint elevate the salad with herbaceous earthiness, while the crunchy pita adds a satisfying texture in every bite. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome meal, this fattoush salad is ready in just 25 minutes and offers a delightful way to showcase traditional flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Pita bread
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 4 small Radishes
• 0.5 cups Parsley
• 0.25 cups Mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons Sumac
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the pita bread into small bite-sized triangles or squares and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pita pieces, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Bake the pita pieces in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 5

Wash and roughly chop the romaine lettuce, and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 6

Peel (if desired) and dice the cucumber, chop the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the radishes into thin rounds.

Step 7

Finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, and add all the chopped vegetables and herbs to the salad bowl.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, sumac, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 10

Add the cooled crispy pita pieces to the salad and toss lightly once more.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1157.2 grams (1157.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	888

Total Fat 46.40g	59%
Saturated Fat 7.20g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2129mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 111.30g	40%
Dietary Fiber 19.10g	68%
Total Sugars 24.30g
Protein 21.60g	43%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378mg	29%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 2261mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 46.9%