Fattoush

This light salad of Lebanese origin is a big favorite. Crunchy fried pita chips add delightful taste and texture. And a lemon and white wine vinegar dressing makes a snappy, light lunch or dinner.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 482 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• oil for frying
• 3 green onions, minced
• ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 pinch celery salt
• ½ teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 2 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 3 pita rounds, torn into pieces
• 2 small cucumbers, peeled and diced
• 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pita pieces into the skillet without crowding. Fry in batches until browned; then remove to paper towels.

Step 2

Place romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, green onions, mint leaves, parsley, and cilantro into a large bowl.

Step 3

Pour lemon juice and white wine vinegar into a small bowl. Season with salt, lemon pepper, onion flakes, celery salt, and garlic powder. Stir in olive oil.

Step 4

Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces and dressing. Adjust seasonings to taste, and serve.