Name: Fatoosh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 pita breads; 8 leaves romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped; 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges; 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons sumac powder; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this refreshing Fatoosh salad. Crisp pita bread, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sumac dressing combine to create a delightful explosion of taste and texture. A perfect light lunch or side dish!

DIRECTIONS

Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.

01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Toast pitas 5 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp. Remove from the oven, and break into bite-sized pieces. (10 minutes)

03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, toss together toasted pita pieces, romaine lettuce, green onions, cucumber, and tomatoes. (5 minutes)

04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a small bowl, mix parsley, garlic, sumac powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint. Pour over pita mixture, and toss just before serving. (5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try grilling the pita bread briefly before toasting it in the oven.
If you can't find sumac, a squeeze of extra lemon juice can help mimic its tartness.
Feel free to add other vegetables you enjoy, such as bell peppers or radishes.
The salad is best served immediately after dressing to prevent the pita from becoming soggy.

Laurie Hickle

Written by

Our recipe authors are passionate food lovers who share thousands of diverse dishes from around the world. They bring daily cooking inspiration with delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every occasion.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 149 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (3)

Charlene Bednar
Jan 21, 2025
I've made this several times and it's always a hit. I agree that fresh ingredients are key to making this salad shine.
Joanne Hayes
Jan 5, 2023
So easy and delicious! My family loves this salad. I sometimes add feta cheese for a bit of creaminess.
Marian Keeling
Nov 24, 2022
This recipe is fantastic! The sumac really makes the dish. I added a sprinkle of za'atar for an extra kick.

Fatoosh

Ingridients

Nutrition

DIRECTIONS

Laurie Hickle

Written by

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Onion Meat Relish

Michigan Fizz

Fried Dill Pickles

RECIPE REVIEWS

Charlene Bednar

Joanne Hayes

Marian Keeling

LEAVE A REVIEW

LATEST RECIPES

Alyson's Broccoli Salad

Bodacious Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad

SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW

POPULAR SEARCHS