Fatoosh

Fatoosh

Sumac is available at Middle Eastern food stores. It may be left out of this salad, but the flavor to me is important to the overall taste of fatoosh.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 pita breads
  • 8 leaves romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sumac powder
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Toast pitas 5 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp. Remove from the oven, and break into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3
In a large bowl, toss together toasted pita pieces, romaine lettuce, green onions, cucumber, and tomatoes.

Step 4
In a small bowl, mix parsley, garlic, sumac powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint. Pour over pita mixture, and toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164
Calories
10g
Fat
18g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 12%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Sodium503mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate18g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars3g
Protein3g
Vitamin C22mg 109%
Calcium66mg 5%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium321mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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