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

Lebanese Fattoush is a traditional Middle Eastern salad that is bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. This dish is a popular staple in Lebanese cuisine, known for its crisp and refreshing taste. Fattoush is a simple yet satisfying salad that combines a variety of vegetables, herbs, and toasted pita bread, all dressed with a tangy and zesty lemon vinaigrette.

With its origins in the Levant region, Fattoush has become a beloved dish worldwide, thanks to its healthy and wholeso...

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Ingredients

  • 6 lettuce leaves, chopped
  • 3 cabbage leaves, chopped
  • 2 small radishes, minced
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, minced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • ¼ cup sweet corn kernels
  • 1 large tomato, finely diced
  • 1 small onion, sliced thin
  • 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 12 sprigs parsley, minced
  • 12 mint leaves, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (Optional)
  • ¼ cup pomegranate syrup
  • 2 (6 inch) pita bread rounds (Optional)
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Toss together the lettuce, cabbage, radish, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, corn, tomato, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, and pomegranate syrup in a large bowl.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the pita breads until golden in color. Remove to cool on paper towels. Crush the bread into small pieces; sprinkle over the salad.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 138mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 114mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 645mg