### Weeknight-Ready Fattoush Salad: A Quick and Tasty Recipe
Presenting **weeknight-ready** fattoush salad! This SIMPLE, **1-bowl**, **20-minute** rendition is our creative twist on the traditional Levantine dish. Imagine crisp, fresh vegetables mixed in a vibrant pomegranate dressing with aromatic mint leaves, crunchy pita chips, and pomegranate seeds (**major** YUM)!
It makes for a crisp side to complement other [Mediterranean-](https://minimalistbaker.com/recipe-index/?fwp_cuisine=mediterranean-inspired) and [Middle Eastern-inspired](https://minimalistbaker.com/recipe-index/?fwp_cuisine=middle-eastern-inspired) dishes, or add some chickpeas to transform it into a light meal on its own. Let us guide you through the process!
#### What is Fattoush?
[Fattoush](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fattoush) is a salad originating from the Levant region, encompassing several nations in the Eastern Mediterranean. This salad typically features fresh vegetables and herbs, toasted or fried flatbread, and a lively spice called [sumac](https://minimalistbaker.com/zaatar/#h-what-is-sumac). Pomegranate molasses also plays a vital role, enhancing the dish’s brightness.
Here’s our simple, inspired rendition with equally vibrant flavors and crunchy textures, plus an option to make it gluten-free!
#### How to Prepare Fattoush Salad
This salad starts with a bed of **fresh chopped romaine** for its crunchiness and mild flavor.
Next, we incorporate a mix of **fresh, crunchy veggies** such as cucumber, tomato, and radish. Using seasonal, tasty vegetables (especially homegrown!) truly elevates this salad, but the flavorful dressing ensures it’s delightful no matter what!
The **straightforward, no-mix dressing** is created by tossing the lettuce and vegetables with lemon juice, [pomegranate molasses](https://www.amazon.com/Just-Pomegranate-Syrup-Organic-Molasses/dp/B07TJ221YR/?tag=minimalistbaker-20), [sumac](https://minimalistbaker.com/zaatar/#h-what-is-sumac), salt, and pepper. This mixture bestows the salad with the crisp, bold, pleasantly tangy flavor characteristic of fattoush. Optional maple syrup and olive oil can offer extra balance and serve as enjoyable additions depending on the sweetness of your pomegranate molasses.
Then we layer in the finishing touches: **fresh mint leaves**, **pita chips**, and **pomegranate seeds**. We adore keeping the mint leaves intact for an elegant presentation and bursts of herby flavor. While we enjoy convenient store-bought pita chips, we’ve noted a homemade option, which is handy if you have day-old flatbread or pita to use.
We hope you ADORE this fattoush salad! It’s:
– Crisp
– Bright
– Crunchy
– Refreshing
– Tart-sweet
– Quick & easy
– & SO delicious!
When served with chickpeas, it makes an ideal light meal for warm summer days! It also pairs wonderfully with Mediterranean- and Middle Eastern-inspired mains like our [Vegan Lentil Fesenjān](https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-lentil-fesenjan/) and [Kale Falafel Hummus Wraps](https://minimalistbaker.com/kale-falafel-hummus-wraps/).
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### Recipe: Simple Fattoush Salad
**Servings:** 4 (side servings // or half for entrée servings)
**Prep Time:** 20 minutes
**Total Time:** 20 minutes
**Course:** Entrée, Salad, Side
**Cuisine:** Gluten-Free (optional), Mediterranean-Inspired, Middle Eastern-Inspired, Vegan
**Does it keep?** 2-3 Days (stored separately)
#### Ingredients
**For the Salad:**
– 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or other crunchy, neutral-flavored greens)
– 2 cups chopped fresh, crunchy veggies of choice (e.g., 1 cup cucumber, 3/4 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup radish)
– 1 Tbsp lemon juice
– 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (or balsamic vinegar)
– 3/4 tsp ground sumac
– Generous pinch each of sea salt and black pepper
– 1/2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
– Extra virgin olive oil (optional)