Fresh Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe with Easy Zesty Pomegranate Dressing
A vibrant and crunchy Lebanese salad featuring fresh greens, toasted pita, and a zesty pomegranate molasses dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces pita bread, cut into bite-sized triangles and toasted or lightly fried
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine lettuce or a mix of fresh greens), roughly chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sumac (optional)
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or warm a skillet over medium heat. Cut pita bread into bite-sized triangles. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp, or lightly fry in a skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil until crunchy. Set aside to cool.
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce or mixed greens into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber, slice the radishes thinly, and chop the green onions. Finely chop fresh parsley and mint. Toss all vegetables and herbs gently into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground sumac, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and herbs. Add the crispy pita pieces last and gently toss everything together to coat evenly without breaking the pita too much.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sumac on top for extra tang and color. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
Toast pita bread just before serving to maintain crunch. Keep dressing and pita separate if prepping ahead to avoid sogginess. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint are essential for authentic flavor. Sumac adds a unique tang but can be substituted with lemon zest if unavailable. Pomegranate molasses can be replaced with reduced pomegranate juice and honey if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: fattoush, Lebanese salad, pomegranate dressing, fresh salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean, pita salad, vegan salad