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Fattoush recipe
A refreshing salad with crispy bread and vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
- 200 g pita bread
- 200 g cucumber
- 200 g tomato
- 100 g radish
- 50 g green onion
- 30 g parsley
- 20 g mint
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Fattoush
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
- Toast 2 pieces of pita bread in the oven until crispy and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the toasted pita bread from the oven and let it cool slightly before cutting.
- Cut the toasted pita into bite-sized pieces and set them aside in a bowl.
- Chop 1 cucumber, 1 tomato, and 3 radishes into small pieces for the salad.
- Chop 2 green onions, a handful of parsley, and a handful of mint leaves finely.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables and pita pieces evenly.
- Drizzle with the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with ½ teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crisp texture.
What is Fattoush?
Fattoush is a traditional dish from Syria, baked in the oven, and takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. It is built around pita bread, cucumber and tomato. The recipe below uses 11 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Fattoush take?
At 20 minutes it is quicker than 99% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 4 dishes built on pita bread. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Fattoush?
Use fresh herbs for vibrant flavors and aroma.
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