π₯ Fattoush (Crispy Levantine Bread Salad)
π₯¬ Ingredients (Serves 4β5)
Salad:
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
1 small red onion or 2 spring onions, sliced
Β½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
ΒΌ cup fresh mint, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
1β2 radishes, thinly sliced
2 toasted or fried pita breads, broken into pieces
Dressing:
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (gives authentic sweetness)
1β2 tsp sumac (signature fattoush flavor)
1 tsp vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
Β½ tsp salt
ΒΌ tsp black pepper
π©βπ³ Instructions
Step 1 β Prepare the Pita
You can choose any of these:
Toast in oven at 200Β°C (400Β°F) until golden
Pan fry with a little oil
Air fry until crispy
Break into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2 β Chop the Vegetables
Add to a large bowl:
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Onion
Parsley & mint
Radishes
Bell pepper
Step 3 β Make the Dressing
Whisk together:
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Pomegranate molasses
Sumac
Vinegar
Garlic
Salt & pepper
Taste and adjust β fattoush dressing is tangy & bold.
Step 4 β Assemble
Add pita bread pieces to the salad.
Pour dressing and toss well.
Serve immediately so the pita stays crunchy!
π½οΈ Perfect With
Shawarma
Grilled chicken
Falafel
Hummus platters
Mediterranean fish
β Tips
Air-fried pita gives the best crunch with less oil.
Add extra sumac for stronger flavor.
Fresh herbs = essential for authentic fattoush.

