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The Crunchy, Zingy Salad That’s Anything But Boring

If salads had a main character moment, Fattoush would be it.
This bright, bold Lebanese classic is everything I love in a bowl: crisp veggies, fresh herbs, a hit of lemon, and toasty pita chips.

I grew up with these zesty, tangy, vibrant flavours, and honestly, I come back to it whenever I need a reset. It’s like a kitchen refresh button in salad form. Light, crunchy, and totally satisfying.

What Makes Fattoush So Special?

Between the sumac-spiced dressing and the crunch of toasted pita, every bite gives you texture and flavour. It’s the perfect balance of sharp, savoury, and fresh.

And the best part? It’s super flexible. Clean out your fridge, throw in what you’ve got, and let the dressing do the heavy lifting. Serve this as a side dish to your favourite summer BBQ, or make it the main event by adding your choice of protein.Don’t forget about it’s perfect partner hummus, for a fresh, simple, and nourishing meal that feels perfectly complete.

Fattoush Salad

Fattoush Salad is a zesty, crunchy, herb-packed Lebanese salad that brings serious flavour and feel-good energy. Think: crisp veggies, fresh herbs, a tangy sumac dressing, and the best part – toasted pita chips that carry the crunch.

Prep Time30

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: fattoush, lebanese, salad

Yield: 4

Materials

Salad

1 whole pita bread toasted and cut into pieces
1 head romaine lettuce chopped
1 medium tomatoes chopped
2 medium Persian cucumbers chopped
3 whole radishes sliced
1/2 cup parsley chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
1 jalapeno chopped

Dressing

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon juiced
2 tbsp pomegranate molases
1 tsp sumac
salt & Aleppo pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust; ultimately, you want that bright, citrusy punch!
In a large bowl, toss together all the chopped veggies and herbs.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then toss it all together.
Top with the pita chips right before serving to keep them crunchy.

If you’re curious to see how it all comes together, I’ve created a quick step-by-step guide on how I made this fresh, zesty Fattoush salad in my kitchen. It’s simple, colourful, and full of flavour, just like it should be. Watch the video and follow along. I’d love to know if you try it!

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Simple Fattoush Salad