Lebanese Fattoush Salad (Printable)

A vibrant mix of greens, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, herbs, and crispy pita chips with tangy sumac dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 2 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, or purslane), chopped
02 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
03 - 1 large cucumber, diced
04 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
07 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Pita Chips

08 - 2 pieces pita bread
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
14 - 1 to 1½ teaspoons ground sumac
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut pita bread into bite-sized pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Allow to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together chopped mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumber, sliced radishes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, ground sumac, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
04 - Just before serving, add the cooled pita chips to the salad. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently to combine.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately to preserve the crunch of the pita chips.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weeknight without stress.
  • The combination of crispy and fresh happens in your own kitchen, not from a bag, and tastes nothing like salad you've had before.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad until the very last moment before serving, or your greens will wilt and the chips will turn soft—timing is everything here.
  • Sumac is not negotiable; it's what transforms this from a simple salad into something with actual character and depth.
03 -
  • Toast your pita chips until they're completely crisp, then let them cool on the pan—they'll continue to harden as they cool and stay crunchy longer.
  • Always dress your salad right before serving so the greens stay bright and the chips maintain their shatter and crunch.
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