Fattoush salad

Fattoush is not your average salad—it’s a flavor party in a bowl. Packed with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, crisp lettuce, zingy radishes, and fresh herbs, this Lebanese classic is all about bold textures and even bolder taste. What really makes it pop? The tangy, citrusy dressing with a hit of sumac and pomegranate molasses—it’s like sunshine in liquid form. And let’s not forget the best part: golden, crispy pita chips tossed right on top like savory confetti. Every bite is crunchy, zesty, fresh, and totally addictive.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Herbs:
2 cups tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 cups romaine lettuce (Cos), chopped
2 cups Lebanese or Persian cucumbers, chopped bite-sized
1 cup bell peppers (capsicum), chopped bite-sized
¾ cup white onion, chopped bite-sized
½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
½ cup purslane, roughly chopped (remove hard stalks; optional if unavailable)
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped (remove hard stalks)
Crunchy Topper:

1 piece Lebanese pita bread

Beautiful Dressing

¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon heaped sumac
½ teaspoon pomegranate molasses
½ teaspoon dried mint

Directions

Step 1: Crunch Time

Grab that Lebanese pita bread, toss it on a baking tray, and pop it in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F). In about 5 minutes, it’ll be golden, crispy, and ready to steal the spotlight. Set it aside to cool while you work your magic on the rest.

Step 2: Shake That Dressing

In a small bowl (or your cutest little jar), combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, sumac, pomegranate molasses, and dried mint. Give it a whisk or a shake like you mean it — this is your flavor bomb.

Step 3: Toss It Like You Mean It

In your biggest, happiest salad bowl, throw in all the chopped veggies and herbs. Pour that zesty dressing all over and give it a good toss. Think joyful, like you’re mixing up sunshine.

Step 4: Top It Off with Crunch

Now, for the grand finale: break up the crispy pita into bite-sized shards and scatter them on top like edible confetti. Want extra flavor? Hit it with another sprinkle of sumac for that perfect tang.