Lebanese Fattoush Vibrant Salad (Printable)

Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, and crunchy pita chips dressed in tangy sumac and lemon vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 2 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, or purslane), chopped
02 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
03 - 1 large cucumber, diced
04 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
07 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Pita Chips

08 - 2 pieces pita bread
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - ½ teaspoon sea salt

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
14 - 1 to 1½ teaspoons ground sumac
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - ½ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut pita bread into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil and sea salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp. Allow to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix together chopped mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
03 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, ground sumac, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Add the cooled pita chips to the salad. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently to combine.
05 - Adjust seasoning if desired and serve immediately to preserve crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover pita into golden, crispy magic that soaks up the dressing just enough.
  • The sumac gives it a citrusy punch you cant get from lemon alone.
  • Its bright, crunchy, and satisfying without feeling heavy.
  • You can prep the vegetables ahead and toss everything together in minutes.
02 -
  • Never add the pita chips early or they turn soggy and sad.
  • If you cant find sumac, use extra lemon zest and a pinch of paprika, but know it wont be quite the same.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it, because lemons vary wildly in acidity.
03 -
  • Rub a cut garlic clove on the pita before baking for a subtle, toasty garlic flavor.
  • Use your hands to toss the salad so you can feel when everything is evenly coated.
  • Make extra dressing and keep it in a jar, it lasts a week and works on roasted vegetables too.
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