Arabic Fattoush Salad

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This fattoush recipe is a colorful tossed salad with a lemony garlic dressing. Fattoush is one of the most well-known Middle Eastern salads and a standard dish on the mezza (small dishes) table. If you've never made a single Arabic dish, this is a delicious and healthy place to start.

Submitted by Sonja Taha
Updated on November 19, 2024
close up view of Arabic Fattoush Salad in a bowl
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for frying

  • 2 small (4 inch) pita breads, torn into pieces

  • 1 large English cucumber, finely diced

  • 3 cups halved grape tomatoes

  • ¾ cup chopped Italian parsley

  • ¾ cup chopped fresh mint

  • ½ red onion, finely diced

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac, or to taste

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed, or more to taste

  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ounce sheep's milk feta cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry pita pieces in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Blot dry with paper towels and set aside.

  2. Combine cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, mint, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a large serving bowl. Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces. Grate feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
9g Fat
19g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 40mg 45%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 549mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.