Pine Nut Fattoush

Pine Nut Fattoush is a vibrant Lebanese breakfast dish that combines fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and crunchy pine nuts for a nutritious start to your day. This high-protein salad is both refreshing and satisfying, making it a perfect choice for a healthy morning meal.

Ingredients

• Pine nuts - 50 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint leaves - 15 grams, chopped
• Lettuce - 100 grams, torn into pieces
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground sumac - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, diced green bell pepper, chopped parsley, chopped mint, and torn lettuce.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground sumac, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Top the salad with the toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from pine nuts, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Packed with vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs, supporting overall health.

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