Introducing weeknight-friendly fattoush salad! This easy, 1-bowl, 20-minute version is an inspired take on the classic Levantine dish. Think fresh, crunchy veggies tossed in a bright pomegranate dressing with herby mint leaves, crispy pita chips, and pomegranate arils.
It’s a refreshing side to pair with other Mediterranean- and Middle Eastern-inspired recipes, or toss in some chickpeas to make it a light meal on its own.
What is Fattoush?
Fattoush is a salad from the Levant region, which includes several countries in the Eastern Mediterranean. This salad commonly includes fresh veggies and herbs, toasted or fried flatbread, and a bright spice called sumac. Pomegranate molasses is another common ingredient that adds even more brightness.
The following is an easy, inspired version with similarly bright flavors and crunchy textures, plus an option to make it gluten-free.
How to Make Fattoush Salad
This salad begins with a base of fresh chopped romaine for its crunchy texture and neutral flavor.
Then add a variety of fresh, crunchy veggies like cucumber, tomato, and radish. Using seasonal, flavorful veggies — especially homegrown — really makes this salad shine, but you can’t go wrong thanks to the flavorful dressing.
The simple, no-mix dressing comes together by tossing the lettuce and veggies with lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, salt, and pepper. It gives this salad the classically bright, bold, pleasantly sour flavor of fattoush. Optional maple syrup and olive oil can provide additional balance and are welcome additions depending on the sweetness of your pomegranate molasses.
With just a handful of fresh ingredients and one bowl to wash, this fattoush salad is as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat.
