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Fattoush

Name: Fattoush
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 1 Pita Bread; 1/4 head Lettuce; 1 Cucumber; 2 Tomato; 1/4 Red Onion; 1 tsp Sumac; 1 Lemon; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; As needed Oil for frying

Side Dish

⏱ 15 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐

A tangy Lebanese bread salad scattered with crispy fried pita and seasoned with tart sumac.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Born from the wisdom of not wasting stale bread, fattoush is the definitive bread salad. Crispy fried pieces of pita are scattered over the top, and the tart spice sumac — with a flavor reminiscent of lemon — is sprinkled throughout. The contrast between crisp bread and fresh vegetables is what makes it shine.

🌆 Where it's eaten: An essential refreshing salad for summer meals and outdoor gatherings.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

Pita Bread 1
Lettuce 1/4 head
Cucumber 1
Tomato 2
Red Onion 1/4
Sumac 1 tsp
Lemon 1
Olive Oil 3 tbsp
Oil for frying As needed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Tear the pita into bite-sized pieces and deep-fry in 340°F (170°C) oil until crisp and golden.
Cut the lettuce, cucumber, and tomato into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion.
Combine the vegetables in a bowl and toss with lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac.
Add the fried bread and toss gently.
Serve immediately, before the bread softens.

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