Sumac-Tossed Fatoush Salad

A Levantine classic layered with crisp vegetables, torn toasted pita, and a zesty kick of sumac. This bright, herbaceous salad is the ideal summer pairing for grilled meats, falafel, or mezze platters. A vibrant summer salad with crispy pita, fresh herbs, and a zesty sumac dressing—perfect with grilled lamb, chicken, or falafel.

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Keyword: Salad, Arabic, Middle East, Sumac
Category: Salads
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle East
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 216kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £4.00

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board and Cooks Knife
  • 2 Small Bowls & Whisk
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 200 g Cherry Tomatoes halved 1½ cups
  • 1 each Medium Cucumber diced 1 medium
  • 5 each Radishes thinly sliced 5 small
  • 100 g Romaine Lettuce chopped 2 cups loosely packed
  • 20 g Flat-Leaf Parsley finely chopped ¼ cup
  • 10 g Fresh Mint finely chopped 2 tbsp
  • ½ each Small Red Onion thinly sliced ½ small
  • 2 Pieces Pita Bread torn into bite-sized pieces (2 rounds)
  • 60 ml Olive Oil extra virgin 4 tbsp
  • 2 tsp Ground Sumac 2 tsp
  • 30 ml Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed 2 tbsp
  • 1 each Garlic Clove crushed 1 large
  • Salt to taste to taste
  • Black Pepper freshly ground to taste

Instructions

  • Tear the pita into small pieces and drizzle lightly with a little olive oil.
  • Toast on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) or pan-fry until golden and crisp.
  • Set aside to cool. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, crushed garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper.
  • Slowly add the olive oil while whisking to form a smooth dressing.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, romaine lettuce, red onion, chopped parsley, and mint.
  • Add most of the toasted pita and drizzle over the dressing.
  • Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Presentation

  • Transfer to a shallow serving dish and scatter the remaining toasted pita on top. Finish with a final sprinkle of sumac.
  • Serve immediately for crunch or let stand for five minutes to allow the flavours to mingle.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 898IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

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