Fattoush Toasted Bread Salad

Bright, vibrant, and full of Mediterranean flavors, Fattoush Toasted Bread Salad is the ultimate combination of fresh ingredients and crispy textures. This traditional Middle Eastern salad features golden, oven-toasted pita bread pieces tossed with crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, peppery radishes, and an abundance of fresh herbs like parsley and mint. The star of the show is the tangy lemon-sumac dressing, infused with garlic for an extra kick of flavor. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect as a light meal or a side dish, with the optional addition of creamy feta cheese for a delightful finishing touch. Healthy, colorful, and irresistibly delicious, this fattoush salad recipe celebrates simple ingredients and bold flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Pita bread
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 4 medium Radishes
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Sumac
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Optional: Feta cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the pita bread into bite-sized pieces and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the pita pieces, toss to coat, and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 4

While the bread is toasting, prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, slice the cucumber and radishes, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sumac, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes, parsley, and mint.

Step 8

Add the toasted pita pieces to the salad bowl.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 10

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

Step 11

Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	906 grams (906.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1142

Total Fat 70.90g	91%
Saturated Fat 24.90g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 3652mg	159%
Total Carbohydrate 101.00g	37%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 23.80g
Protein 34.40g	69%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 785mg	60%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1618mg	34%

*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: 54.1%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 34.2%