Fattoush Salad

Fattoush Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crispy vegetables with toasted pita bread and a zesty dressing. Packed with high-protein ingredients, this Moroccan-style salad is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 cups romaine lettuce - chopped
• 1 medium cucumber - diced
• 1 medium ripe tomato - diced
• 1 small red onion - thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup radishes - sliced
• 1/4 cup parsley - chopped
• 1/4 cup mint leaves - chopped
• 2 whole wheat pita breads - cut into triangles
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas - rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground sumac
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Place the pita bread triangles on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for about 10 minutes or until crispy and golden.
3. While the pita is baking, prepare the salad by combining the romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, radishes, parsley, mint, and chickpeas in a large bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, ground sumac, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
5. Once the pita is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before adding to the salad.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine everything well.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas, supporting muscle health.

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