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Fresh Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe with Easy Crunchy Pita Chips

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A vibrant and refreshing Lebanese fattoush salad featuring crisp veggies, fresh herbs, tangy sumac dressing, and homemade crunchy pita chips. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pieces day-old pita bread, cut into triangles or strips
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, or spring mix), roughly chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water
  • 1 bell pepper, any color, diced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: radishes sliced thin, green onions chopped, extra sumac for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Cut pita breads into triangles or strips. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of sumac if desired. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake pita chips for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Remove and let cool completely.
  4. Wash and dry salad greens thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
  5. Dice tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and thinly slice red onion (soaked and drained if needed). Add to greens.
  6. Chop parsley and mint and add to the salad.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sumac, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  9. Add cooled pita chips last to keep them crunchy and toss lightly.
  10. Serve immediately for best texture. If holding, keep pita chips separate and add just before serving.

Notes

Soak red onion slices in cold water to mellow sharpness. Add pita chips just before serving to keep them crunchy. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Toast pita chips carefully to avoid burning. Store pita chips separately to maintain crunch.

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Keywords: fattoush, Lebanese salad, pita chips, sumac, fresh herbs, healthy salad, quick salad, crunchy salad

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