My Mom’s Fattoush Recipe

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Thinly slice romaine lettuce and place in a bowl.
  2. 2Thinly slice radishes using a mandoline and sprinkle on top of the lettuce.
  3. 3Slice Persian cucumbers in half, then into small pieces, and add them to the bowl.
  4. 4Cut red bell pepper into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
  5. 5Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
  6. 6Add green onion to the bowl.
  7. 7Chop fresh mint and add to the bowl.
  8. 8Chop fresh parsley and add to the bowl.
  9. 9Prepare the dressing: Combine 1 part lemon juice, 3 parts olive oil, a heavy pinch of salt, and 1 part pomegranate molasses.
  10. 10Thinly slice the pita bread into small pieces and fry in hot olive oil until golden brown; season with za'atar.
  11. 11Dress the salad with the dressing and gently toss.
  12. 12Finish by adding crispy pita chips and dried mint.
  13. 13Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 3 pieces radishes
  • 4 pieces Persian cucumbers
  • 1 piece red bell pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 handful green onion
  • 1 handful fresh mint
  • 1 handful fresh parsley
  • 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 parts olive oil
  • 1 heavy pinch salt
  • 1 part pomegranate molasses
  • 1 piece pita bread
  • 1 pinch za'atar

Equipment

knifemandolinebowlmeasuring cupolive oil bottlegraterjarfrying pan