Fattoush (Pitta Salad)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 3
Fattoush (Pitta Salad) - A refreshing salad with a Middle Eastern twist
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Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pitta bread , torn into small pieces
8 plum tomatoes , seeds removed , quartered
half cucumber , peeled , cut into 5cm/2in batons
half green pepper , cut into strips
8 radishes , sliced
1 shallot , sliced
1 small handful rocket
1 small little gem lettuce
handful fresh mint leaves
300 ml/ 10 fl.ozs . olive oil
5 lemons , juice and zest only
1 garlic clove , crushed
4 tablespoons sumac
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
635
Sugar
8g
Fat
53g
Fattoush (Pitta Salad) is a refreshing and healthy salad that originates from the Middle East. It's a great way to get in your daily serving of vegetables and is a delicious alternative to a traditional salad. The salad is made up of a variety of vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, and radishes, which are then mixed with rocket, little gem lettuce, and mint leaves. The dressing is made up of olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. The pitta bread is toasted and used as a topping for added crunchiness. This dish is a balanced meal, perfect for a snack, lunch or dinner, or as a side to your main meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.
2.Spread the torn pitta bread out onto a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.
3.In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, radishes, and shallot.
4.Add in the rocket, little gem lettuce, and mint leaves.
5.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, sumac, and salt and pepper to taste.
6.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
7.Top with the toasted pitta bread and serve immediately.

PROS

Fattoush is a great way to get in your daily serving of vegetables and is a refreshing and healthy alternative to a traditional salad.

It’s packed with flavor and is a great addition to any meal or can be served as a meal on its own.

CONS

This salad does contain oil and pitta bread, which can make it slightly higher in fat and calories than some other salads.

However, the benefits of the vegetables and the fact that it’s a well-balanced meal make up for this.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fattoush is loaded with healthy vegetables that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
The sumac in the dressing has anti-inflammatory properties and can help boost your immune system. The garlic in the dressing can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
The lemon in the dressing is a great source of vitamin C and can help aid in digestion.

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