Fattoush (Lebanese Salad) Recipe

Fattoush (Lebanese Salad) Recipe

  • Salad:
  • 3 cups chopped lettuce
  • 2 1/4 cups quartered and thinly sliced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups halved and sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped purslane leaves and stems
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sumac powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Topping:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pita bread round, split and cut into squares
  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.