Authentic Lebanese Fattoush

Name: Authentic Lebanese Fattoush
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 0.33333334326744 cup lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons sumac powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 2 large tomatoes, diced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium cucumber, diced; 1 cup chopped purslane; 4 green onions, chopped; 0.5 (5 ounce) package arugula; 0.25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint; 4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces

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This Lebanese fattoush recipe is good for hot weather. The salad uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is made from ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, mainly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is a succulent with a lemony flavor and makes a nice salad green. I find them at farmers' markets.

Recipe by George

Updated on October 6, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

Dressing:

½ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sumac powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Salad:

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 cup chopped purslane
4 green onions, chopped
½ (5 ounce) package arugula
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces

Directions

Make dressing: Stir together water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, purslane, green onions, arugula, parsley, and mint in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve with toasted pita.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235	Calories
2g	Fat
49g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 350mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 81mg	403%
Calcium 169mg	13%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 850mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.