Levantine

Authentic Levantine Fattoush

A refreshing fattoush salad made with fresh vegetables, pomegranate molasses, and crispy toasted bread prepared in the authentic Levantine style.

22 min 4 servings 185 cal/serving Easy 6 views
Authentic Levantine Fattoush

Instructions

  1. Toasting the Bread
    Cut the Arabic bread into squares and toast in the oven with a teaspoon of olive oil until golden and crispy. · 7 min
  2. Preparing the Vegetables
    In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables: lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, green onions, parsley, mint, and purslane leaves.
  3. Preparing the Dressing
    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, minced garlic, and salt until the dressing is thoroughly blended.
  4. Mixing the Ingredients
    Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine the flavors, then fold in half of the toasted bread.
  5. Serving
    Transfer the salad to a serving platter, garnish with the remaining crunchy bread, an extra sprinkle of sumac, and pomegranate arils if available, and serve immediately.

Nutrition / serving

185
cal
3.5
protein g
24.5
carbs g
9.5
fat g

Chef's tips

Make sure to add the toasted bread and dressing just before serving so the bread keeps its crispiness and the greens do not wilt from the acidity.