How to Make Authentic Lebanese Fattoush - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fattoush is a classic Lebanese salad that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a refreshing and vibrant dish that is perfect for the scorching hot summer months. Fattoush is a traditional peasant dish, using whatever fresh vegetables are on hand. The key to the authenticity of this dish is the addition of toasted or fried pieces of pita bread, which give the salad a wonderful crunch and texture.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sumac powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup chopped purslane
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • ½ (5 ounce) package arugula
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Make dressing: Stir together water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Assemble salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, purslane, green onions, arugula, parsley, and mint in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve with toasted pita.
  • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 350mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 81mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 850mg