Fattoush Salad with Pita Chips

Fattoush is a classic Middle Eastern salad that's a staple in Levantine cuisine. It's fresh, vibrant, and packed with seasonal vegetables, crunchy pita chips, and a zesty, tangy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish!

Ingredients

🥙 2 pieces of pita bread
🫒 Oil for frying or air-frying
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🫒 3 tablespoons olive oil
🌿 1 teaspoon dried mint
🍯 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
🧂 Salt to taste
🥬 1 head of lettuce, chopped
🍅 2 tomatoes, diced
🥒 1 cucumber, diced
💜 1 cup shredded red cabbage
🥕 1 cup shredded carrots
🧅 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
🌿 Parsley for garnish

Instructions

1- Prepare the Pita Chips:

Begin by cutting the two pieces of pita bread into bite-sized pieces.
Fry them in a pan with oil until golden brown, or alternatively, you can air-fry them for a healthier option. Set aside to cool.

2- Prepare the Dressing:

In a small bowl, combine the juice from one lemon, olive oil, dried mint, pomegranate molasses, and salt.
Whisk everything together until well combined. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

3- Assemble the Salad:

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced red onion.
Give the vegetables a gentle toss to mix.

4- Add Dressing and Pita Chips:

Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Add the pita chips on top and gently mix them into the salad.

5- Garnish and Serve:

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad for a burst of color and freshness.
Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp flavors and textures.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories (per serving): Approximately 250
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates (per serving): 4g protein, 15g fat, 25g carbohydrates

Equipment: Skillet (for frying), Salad bowl, Mixing bowl

Cooking Tips:

For extra crunch, toast your pita chips in the oven.
Adjust the amount of pomegranate molasses to taste for added sweetness or tartness.
Add more or less mint based on personal preference.

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Fattoush Salad