Fresh Fattoush Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Crispy Pita and Zesty Dressing
A vibrant and tangy Mediterranean salad featuring fresh vegetables, crispy toasted pita chips, and a zesty sumac dressing. Perfect for a light, refreshing meal with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large pita pockets, cut into triangles and toasted
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pita bread into 1.5-inch triangles and spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Toast pita triangles for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
- Dice tomatoes and cucumbers into roughly ½-inch pieces. Thinly slice radishes and chop green onions, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and sumac. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped veggies and herbs. Add cooled pita chips.
- Pour dressing over salad and gently toss with tongs or a large spoon to coat evenly. Toss just before serving to keep pita crunchy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Toast pita chips carefully to avoid burning; flip halfway through. Toss salad just before serving to keep pita chips crunchy. For gluten-free, substitute pita with gluten-free flatbread or nuts. Sumac can be substituted with lemon zest and paprika if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: fattoush, salad, pita chips, sumac, Mediterranean, fresh herbs, lemon dressing, healthy salad, vegetarian