Fatoush Salad

Name: Fatoush Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup seedless cucumber, diced; 4 ripe tomatoes, diced; 1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup diced radish; salt; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sumaq (optional); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pita breads, cut into small pieces and fried in olive oil until crisp drained on paper towels (alternatively, spritz with olive oil and bake until brown and crisp)

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⏱ 20 mins 🍽 3-4 serving(s) 🏷 Southwest Asia (middle East)

This traditional Fatoush salad is a vibrant mix of diced cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion, combined with fresh parsley and radish. It is dressed with a simple blend of lemon juice, olive oil, and optional sumac for a tangy flavour. The salad is finished with pieces of fried or baked pita bread for a satisfying crunch. It is best served immediately to enjoy the crisp texture of the bread. This recipe serves three to four people.

Ingredients

1 cup seedless cucumber, diced
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup diced radish
salt
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon sumaq (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pita breads, cut into small pieces and fried in olive oil until crisp drained on paper towels (alternatively, spritz with olive oil and bake until brown and crisp)

Method

In a deep salad bowl, mix together all the listed ingredients, but leave out the prepared pita crisps.
Gently toss the salad mixture and then scatter the pita crisps over the top.
Serve the salad straight away to enjoy the pita pieces while they are still crisp.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium240600 mg

Recipe details

CategorySouthwest Asia (middle East)

Authorevelynathens