Arabic Fattoush Salad Recipe – Lebanese Special
This fattoush recipe presents a vibrant tossed salad dressed with a zesty lemon and garlic dressing. Fattoush stands as one of the most renowned Middle Eastern salads, often found on the mezza table. Whether you’re new to Arabic cuisine or a seasoned enthusiast, this dish offers a delicious and nutritious introduction.
- Prep Time25 min
- Cook Time5 min
- Total Time30 min
Arabic Fattoush Salad Recipe Ingredients :
- 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
How to Make Arabic Fattoush Salad Recipe:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, fry the torn pieces of pita bread in the hot oil until they turn golden brown on both sides. Once fried, blot them dry with paper towels and set them aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, chopped parsley, chopped mint, finely diced red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, ground sumac, crushed garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Gently toss the salad together with the fried pita pieces.
Before serving, grate the sheep’s milk feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater. Adjust seasoning and ingredients according to your taste preferences.
