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Fattoush Salad with Toasted Pita Chips and Sumac Dressing Recipe

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Fattoush is a vibrant Middle Eastern salad featuring fresh vegetables, toasted pita chips, and a tangy sumac-spiced dressing. This refreshing and crunchy salad combines ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and herbs with homemade pita chips, all tossed in a zesty lemon and sumac dressing. Ideal for a light lunch or side dish, it offers a perfect balance of textures and bright flavors.

Ingredients

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Pita Chips

  • Two 8-inch white or whole wheat pita rounds
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large garlic clove, grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground sumac
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Salad

  • 1 medium tomato, cut into half-inch pieces, or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 4–5 mini cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into half-moons
  • 4–6 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pita Chips: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the pita rounds on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 6-8 minutes until dry and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely, then break into bite-size pieces. Place pita pieces in a medium bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Season with kosher salt to taste.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt (if using), fresh lemon juice, vinegar, grated garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, ground sumac, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper until well combined. Set aside to develop flavor.
  3. Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, finely chopped red onion, sliced scallions, pomegranate seeds (if using), chopped parsley, and chopped mint leaves. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly, adding more dressing if desired.
  4. Add Pita Chips: Gently fold in the toasted pita pieces into the salad, mixing carefully to maintain the crunch of the pita chips.
  5. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle an additional pinch of sumac and salt over the top if desired, then serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use whole wheat pita for a nuttier, heartier flavor.
  • To keep the pita chips crispy, add them just before serving.
  • Sumac adds a unique tangy flavor typical of Middle Eastern cuisine; if unavailable, a touch of lemon zest can be used as a substitute.
  • Yogurt in the dressing is optional but adds creaminess and richness.
  • Customize the salad by adding other fresh herbs like cilantro or replacing radishes with bell peppers for different textures and flavors.

Keywords: fattoush, Middle Eastern salad, pita chips, sumac dressing, fresh vegetable salad, healthy salad recipe, vegetarian salad

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