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FATTOUSH SALAD WITH SUMAC DRESSING

This bright, fresh, Middle Eastern dish features seasonal vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and lettuce, with a refreshing punch of parsley and mint, making this tasty side dish. Add a protein and some cooked bulgar wheat for a complete meal!
Skill Level: Beginner.
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 3 T. Olive oil
  • 2 T. Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tsp Sumac
  • 1 tsp Pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze
  • 3 each Mint leaves or 1/2 tsp dried mint
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Toasted Pita or Naan Bread:

  • 1 large Pita bread or Naan bread cut into triangles
  • 3 T. Olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients:

  • Romaine lettuce
  • Cucumber
  • Roma tomato
  • Red radish
  • Green pepper
  • Green onions
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Fresh mint

Instructions

Dressing:

  • Combine all ingredients together in a high speed blender except for the olive oil. Slowly stream in olive oil while blending on low speed, continuously, until emulsified. Set aside.

Toasted Pita or Naan Bread:

  • Toss pita bread triangles in oil, salt and pepper and lay out on a baking tray.
  • Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 5-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and toasted.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes before tossing into salad.

Salad Ingredients:

  • Assemble and prepare salad ingredients, dividing into 6 salad plates or bowls. Divide up toasted pita or Naan bread and garnish with sumac dressing - Enjoy!