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Fresh Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe with Crispy Pita Chips

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A quick and refreshing Lebanese salad featuring fresh veggies, herbs, and crispy homemade pita chips tossed in a tangy lemon-sumac dressing. Perfect for warm weather and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 pita breads, cut into triangles (day-old recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (for pita chips)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (for pita chips)
  • ½ teaspoon ground sumac (optional, for pita chips)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac (for dressing)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pita breads into roughly 1.5-inch triangles.
  2. Toss pita triangles with 3 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and ½ teaspoon sumac until evenly coated.
  3. Spread pita triangles in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Watch closely after 10 minutes to avoid burning.
  4. While pita chips bake, rinse and chop romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red bell pepper, green onions, parsley, and mint. Dry thoroughly.
  5. Transfer chopped veggies to a large mixing bowl.
  6. In a small bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sumac, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and pomegranate molasses if using. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
  7. Pour dressing over chopped veggies and toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle crispy pita chips on top to maintain crunch.
  9. Optionally, garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of sumac and serve immediately.

Notes

Use gluten-free pita or corn tortilla chips for a gluten-free version. Add pita chips just before serving to keep them crunchy. Pomegranate molasses can be substituted with honey or maple syrup. Toast pita chips in a dry skillet if no oven is available.

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Keywords: fattoush, Lebanese salad, pita chips, fresh salad, Mediterranean, healthy salad, quick salad, gluten-free option

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