Fattoush (Lebanese Salad)

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An amazing healthy salad. It is full of taste and colors, and most importantly is a good source of vitamins! Garnish with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.

Submitted by Dana
Published on July 10, 2019
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Salad:

  • 3 cups chopped lettuce

  • 2 ¼ cups quartered and thinly sliced tomatoes

  • 1 ½ cups halved and sliced cucumber

  • 1 cup chopped purslane leaves and stems

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ¼ cup sliced red onion

  • 3 ½ tablespoons pomegranate molasses

  • 1 ½ teaspoons sumac powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 pita bread round, split and cut into squares

Directions

  1. Mix lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, purslane, mint, and parsley together in a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator.

  2. Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, red onion, pomegranate molasses, sumac, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing. Place in the refrigerator.

  3. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pita squares in the hot oil until golden brown and crunchy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

  4. Pour dressing over salad; toss to mix. Scatter pita squares on top.

Cook's Note:

Substitute green onions for the red onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192 Calories
16g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 251mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 341mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.