Fattoush (Lebanese Salad)

An amazing healthy salad. It is full of taste and colors, and most importantly is a good source of vitamins! Garnish with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 192 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
• ¼ cup sliced red onion
• 3 cups chopped lettuce
• 2 ¼ cups quartered and thinly sliced tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups halved and sliced cucumber
• 1 cup chopped purslane leaves and stems
• 3 ½ tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 1 ½ teaspoons sumac powder
• 1 pita bread round, split and cut into squares

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, purslane, mint, and parsley together in a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, red onion, pomegranate molasses, sumac, and salt together in a small bowl to make dressing. Place in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pita squares in the hot oil until golden brown and crunchy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

Pour dressing over salad; toss to mix. Scatter pita squares on top.