Danielle's Fattoush Salad

My personal take on Lebanese fattoush salad. A refreshing and healthy salad with lots of flavor. To make this salad into a hearty meal, add strips of grilled chicken or white fish. Makes a great side dish to any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean-style cuisine.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ teaspoon Greek seasoning
• 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• ¼ cup chopped feta cheese
• 2 pita bread rounds, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large roma tomato, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ English cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ teaspoon ground sumac (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir pita bread pieces in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer bread pieces to a paper-towel lined plate.

Step 2

Stir romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, and parsley together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Greek seasoning, sumac, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour olive oil mixture and pita bread pieces into lettuce mixture; toss to coat.