fattoush salad

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Jan 1, 2026

Colorful and tasty, this healthy Middle Eastern salad is a great way to start the New Year.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PITA CRISPS
  • 2 6-inch pita bread, cut into small triangles
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons Za'atar spice blend, or as needed
  • SALAD
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce (substitute mixed salad, iceberg, etc.), washed and torn into small bite-szied pieces
  • 2 cups English or Persian cucumber, washed, peeled, quartered and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, washed and halved or quartered
  • 1 cup orange peppers, diced
  • 1/3 cup shallots (substitute red onions), thinly sliced
  • 3 to 4 large radishes, washed, sliced and quartered
  • 1 cup Feta cheese (substitute halloumi), crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chiffonaded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • VINAIGRETTE
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon sumac, or more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste

How To Make fattoush salad

  • Step 1
    PITA CRISPS... Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Cut the pita into small triangles and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil and generously sprinkle on Za’atar Spice Blend.
  • Step 3
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
  • Step 4
    Remove from the heat and allow to cool while making the vinaigrette and assembling the salad.
  • Step 5
    SALAD... Add all the ingredients to a large salad bowl and toss until blended.
  • Step 6
    Portion salad into individual bowls. Pour in vinaigrette and garnish with a few pita crisps.
  • Step 7
    VINAIGRETTE... In a small container or a jar, combine all the ingredients. Put the lid on and shake vigorously until well combined. Before using, shake it again.
  • Step 8
    To view this amazing Levantine recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/lgjafBKKCQs

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