Salatet Fattoush

Salatet Fattoush is a vibrant Lebanese salad that combines crisp vegetables with a tangy dressing, making it a refreshing addition to any meal. This Paleo version omits traditional bread and celebrates the fresh flavors of seasonal produce and herbs.

Ingredients

• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Radishes - 5, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1, diced
• Green onions - 3, chopped
• Parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Mint leaves - 15 grams, chopped
• Lemon juice - 30 ml (about 2 tablespoons)
• Olive oil - 30 ml (about 2 tablespoons)
• Pomegranate seeds - 30 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and prepare all the vegetables: dice the tomato, cucumber, and bell pepper, thinly slice the radishes, and chop the green onions, parsley, and mint.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, and mint.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are well coated.
5. Garnish the salad with pomegranate seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.
• Supports hydration due to the high water content of the ingredients.

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