Fattoush Pasta Salad

Fattoush Pasta Salad is a vibrant fusion of traditional Lebanese flavors and Italian pasta, featuring fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing that reflects the essence of the Middle East. This dish is both refreshing and satisfying, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or penne) - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1, diced
• Parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lettuce (romaine or arugula) - 2 cups, torn
• Pita bread - 1 large, cut into triangles
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Sumac - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper; thinly slice the radishes; and chop the parsley and mint.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cucumber, tomato, radishes, bell pepper, parsley, mint, and torn lettuce.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. In a skillet, toast the pita bread triangles over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
7. Serve the Fattoush Pasta Salad in bowls, garnished with the toasted pita triangles on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting satiety.

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