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Published: April 7, 2022 Last Modified: April 7, 2022 By Sara 21 Comments

Fattoush Salad

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This fattoush salad is a blend of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and pita chips, all tossed in a lemon dressing
This fattoush salad is a blend of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and pita chips, all tossed in a lemon dressing
This fattoush salad is a blend of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and pita chips, all tossed in a lemon dressing

This fattoush salad is a blend of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and pita chips, all tossed in a lemon dressing. A light and refreshing salad that’s the perfect side dish to grilled chicken, fish or beef.

I love to serve a green salad alongside my meals, such as arugula salad, apple kale salad, and this classic cucumber tomato salad.

A bowl of fattoush salad with tomatoes, radishes and pita chips.

Whenever I go to my local Middle Eastern restaurant, I always have to order the fattoush salad. It’s a light and refreshing blend of lettuce and vegetables with pita chips instead of croutons. The lemon sumac dressing really takes this salad over the top and turns it into something special.

Fattoush Ingredients

Glass bowls filled with vegetables and herbs.

This recipe calls for a simple assortment of vegetables and herbs, as well as lettuce and pita chips. The dressing features fresh lemon juice and olive oil, along with sumac, garlic and salt.

Bowls filled with olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings.

How do you make fattoush salad?

This salad starts with romaine lettuce, which is mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, radish, mint leaves and parsley. A simple dressing goes over the top, and the salad ingredients are all tossed together. The final step is to stir in pita chips for added crunch. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Step by step photos showing how to make dressing and assemble salad.

Tips for the perfect salad

  • Try using a mandoline to thinly slice the radishes, red onion and cucumbers.
  • I prefer to use small Persian style cucumbers for this recipe, but you can use quartered and sliced English cucumbers if you like.
  • I like to leave my parsley and mint leaves whole because they really add a lot of fresh flavor to the salad, but you can also mince them and add them to the dressing.
  • When I make this salad, I use store bought prepared pita chips for convenience. To make your own homemade pita chips, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F, and coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Cut 4 pita rounds into 8 wedges each, then lay the wedges in a single layer on the pan. Brush the pita wedges with 1/3 cup olive oil and sprinkle on any seasonings you like. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until browned and crispy.

Recipe FAQs

What is fattoush?

Fattoush is a salad that’s popular all over the Middle East, and originated in the country of Lebanon. It contains a variety of vegetables such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radish and onion, as well as fresh herbs and toasted flatbread. It is tossed in an olive oil based dressing.

Why is it called fattoush?

The name of this dish is derived from the word “fatta”, which refers to recipes that contain flatbread.

What is fattoush dressing made of?

The dressing for this salad is a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic and salt. Sumac is a spice used in Middle Eastern cooking, and is the ground and dried berries of the sumac bush. You can find sumac in the spice aisle of most large grocery stores, and it can also be purchased at local ethnic markets.

Tongs serving a portion of fattoush salad.

Salad Variations

I love to serve this salad as-is for a light and refreshing side dish, but sometimes I add other ingredients to make it more of a main course offering.

  • Protein: You can add protein such as grilled chicken, shrimp or steak.
  • Beans: I love to add canned chickpeas or white beans for a boost of flavor and nutrition.
  • Cheese: Crumbled feta cheese is the perfect addition to this salad.
  • Vegetables: You can add other veggies to the mix such as bell peppers, mushrooms, artichokes or olives.

Once you try fattoush, you’ll find it on your permanent rotation. The big, bold flavors are the perfect counterpart to a variety of dishes.

More salad recipes you’ll enjoy

  • Green Bean Salad
  • Caprese Salad
  • Italian Pasta Salad
  • Tomato Avocado Salad
  • Broccoli Slaw

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A bowl of fattoush salad with tomatoes, radishes and pita chips.
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Fattoush Salad

This fattoush salad is a blend of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and pita chips, all tossed in a lemon dressing. A light and refreshing salad that's the perfect side dish to grilled chicken, fish or beef.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 244kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups pita chips

For the dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, red onion, parsley leaves and mint leaves in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Add the pita chips and toss one more time. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Try using a mandoline to thinly slice the radishes, red onion and cucumbers.
  2. I prefer to use small Persian style cucumbers for this recipe.
  3. I like to leave my parsley and mint leaves whole because they really add a lot of fresh flavor to the salad, but it’s also fine to mince them and add them to the dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4181IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Rachel says

      April 12, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great salad! Love the crunch from the pita chips and all the flavors!

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