Fattoush is a Mediterranean bread salad which originated in Northern Lebanon. It is made from fried left-over pita scraps, mixed with any in-season vegetables and herbs. It is traditionally regarded as an essential part of a Mediterranean or Middle Eastern meal. The vegetables used in the salad may vary but the distinct flavor comes from sumac.
This recipe will show you how easy it is to make a Fattoush salad at home. What makes this Fattoush salad unique and really delicious is the yogurt sauce. This healthy salad is low in calories and rich in vitamins and yet, very filling.
Ingredients:
• 1 small Romaine lettuce, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 3 medium cucumbers, diced
• 85 grams of pitted black olives, sliced
• ½ cup of chopped Italian parsley
• ¼ cup of chopped mint leaves
• 2 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 toasted pita bread
• sumac
• dried basil
Vinaigrette:
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper powder
Yogurt Sauce:
• ¾ cup of plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• juice of 1/3 lemon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper powder
• 28 grams of chopped fresh dill
Instructions:
This recipe takes about 20 minutes to make. Serves 4 to 5.
Put lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, parsley, mint leaves, and radish in a large salad bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper powder.
Pour vinaigrette over vegetables and toss.
Crumble toasted pita bread and add to the salad.
Toss and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, salt, black pepper powder, and dill.
Transfer salad to a serving plate.
Sprinkle some sumac on top.
Drizzle yogurt sauce, then add a dash of dried basil on top.
Ideas And Tips:
• Sumac is an essential ingredient of authentic Fattoush salad. It is a spice used in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines. It has a very nice fruity-tart flavor but is not as overpowering as lemon or vinegar. Sumac’s bright acidity complements a wide variety of dishes. It can be used as an all-around dish topper, fried food seasoning, meatloaf spice, or added to spice rubs, marinades, and dipping sauces.
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