My Mama makes the most refreshing salads in the whole wide world…erm so this is a tad bit of an exaggeration, but her salads are honestly yum! So the other day when we had guests coming over, I asked her for suggestions on what I could whip up on the salad front.
She asked if I had lemons…check
lettuce…check
greens…check (I actually had a pretty neat assortment off greens that morning!)
olives…check
olive oil…check
cucumbers…nope
feta cheese…check
pita chips…check
The perfect ingredients for a delicious Lebanese salad…
Fattoush
Wikipedia describes Fattoush as a salad predominantly remembered for the toasted pita bread pieces. Traditional Fattoush includes tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and a leaf vegetable called purslane.
Now this recipe does not include all the traditional ingredients, so this is my Mama’s version.
And it’s one worthy of recommendation!
- 3 cups of greens. (I used a mix of Kale, Spinach, Chard, Arugula and Mizuna)
- 1½ cups lettuce
- ½ cup chopped green olives
- 1 cup organic feta cheese crumbles
- 1 cup pita chips/ toasted pita bread bits (Don’t crumble or pwder this!)
- 1-1½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1½ freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- In your salad bowl, tear up your lettuce leaves and greens into medium sized shreds. (The shreds shouldn’t be too small nor too large. Approximately 1′ shreds are more convenient to eat!)
- Add in your chopped olives and toss.
- In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil and lemon juice. (You can choose to generously coat your greens with the dressing or just lightly coat the leaves)
- Only add the dressing, just before you take the salad onto the table.
- Add to this mix, the feta cheese crumbles and pita chip/ toasted pita bread bits.
- Toss lightly and serve immediately.
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This tastes delicious with barbecued chicken and tortillas!
* Remember the ingredient measurements are not fixed. You can reduce/add based on what your family’s taste-buds enjoy. This recipe has been put together based on what my family enjoyed *
This is one salad your guests will keep going back to the table for more!
Have you tasted a salad that just makes your heart sing? Tell me about it.
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That looks really good, Marina! I’ve never heard of that kind of salad!
I love salads with nuts and fruit and vinaigrette dressings!!
I wish I liked salad more. I keep thinking I am going to finally find an amazing salad that I am going to fall in love with
Your salad looks yummy!
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Looks amazing. I also like taboulleh~
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I need to eat salad more often, I love salad!!!
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I made a spinach salad the other day with cranberries, bacon, and homemade dressing. It was so delicious! I think I might add almonds next time I make it.
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I have never heard of Fattoush , or tried any Lebanese recipes, but this sounds delightful.
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This would make a great lunch! I have never seen packages of power greens at my local stores.
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I absolutely love a salad that has spinach, nuts and dried fruit with a blue cheese dressing…delish! I can’t go wrong with that combination.
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I’ve never heard of fattoush before but it sounds good. I generally have a salad with lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, croutons, cheese, dried cranberries and walnuts. Yum!
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Yum! Feta is one of my favorite cheeses. I also love salads with bacon. I think bacon can make just about anything taste good
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Looks like a simple recipe. I could probably handle it. I absolutely love salad, and am happy to find a new recipe.
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What kind if olives do you use ? I think I will be making this often!
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I love fattoush! This recipe looks sooo good! is your mom Lebanese?!!
Oh no Isra. We’re Indian but she has friends who know how to whip up a mean Lebanese feast
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I love having a simple salad for lunch. I am going to have to try this one!
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We had a Mediterranean restaurant in town that recently closed. This is very similar to their house salad, and it’s going into my repertoire!
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