Lebanese Fattoush Salad with Crispy Pita Chips
Lebanese Fattoush Salad with Crispy Pita Chips is a fresh, vibrant Middle Eastern salad combining crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a tangy sumac dressing, topped with crunchy toasted pita chips. This colorful, nutritious dish is quick to prepare and perfect as a light meal or a flavorful side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free pita alternative)
Ingredients
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Fresh Vegetables
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 4 radishes, diced
Aromatic Herbs
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
Pita Chips
- 2 pita breads, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for toasting pita)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp sumac spice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pita Chips: Cut pita bread into bite-sized pieces. Toast in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes or pan-fry with a little olive oil over medium heat until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool completely.
- Chop Fresh Vegetables and Herbs: Dice cucumbers, tomatoes, and radishes uniformly. Finely chop parsley and mint to release their fragrant oils.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper until the dressing emulsifies into a bright and tangy mixture.
- Toss the Salad: Combine the chopped vegetables and herbs in a large salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Add Pita Chips: Just before serving, sprinkle the crispy pita chips on top to maintain their crunchiness and freshness.
Notes
- Choose fresh, garden-ripe vegetables for maximum flavor and texture.
- Add pita chips only right before serving to preserve their crunch.
- Balance acidity carefully; lemon juice and sumac should brighten but not overpower the salad.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even flavors and textures in every bite.
- Use quality extra virgin olive oil to enhance the dressing’s flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Fattoush, Lebanese Salad, Pita Chips, Middle Eastern Salad, Gluten Free Salad, Fresh Herbs, Sumac Dressing