Fattoush Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Let me share one of my favorite go to salads that's become a weeknight staple in our kitchen. Fattoush is this wonderful Lebanese dish that combines crisp fresh vegetables with toasted bread pieces and a bright lemon dressing. What I love most is how quick it comes together, ready in just 35 minutes, and it's incredibly budget friendly since it uses simple pantry staples. The fresh parsley is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making this not just delicious but genuinely good for you. It's the kind of salad that feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a casual dinner, and honestly, once you make it once, you'll find yourself craving it constantly.
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Ingredients
- 400 gcrusty bread(Cut into small pieces)
- 200 gparsley(Chopped)
- 300 gcucumber(Sliced)
- 250 gtomato(Chopped)
- 150 gred onion(Thinly sliced)
- 100 gfeta cheese(Crumbled)
- 60 mllemon juice(Freshly squeezed)
- 150 mlolive oil(Extra virgin)
- 1 gsalt(To taste)
- 1 gblack pepper(To taste)
- 1 gsumac(To taste)
- 2 piecegarlic(Mince)
- 20 gchopped fresh mint(Chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the bread pieces on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, or until crispy.
Tip: For crisper bread, try baking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chopped parsley, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and garlic.
Tip: Gently toss the ingredients together to avoid bruising the vegetables.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and sumac.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 4
Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh mint to the bowl with the vegetables.
Tip: Stir gently to combine.
- 5
Add the toasted bread pieces to the bowl and toss everything together to combine.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the bread.
- 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat.
Tip: Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking.
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