When you bring this summery salad to your next gathering, you will be required to spill the secret to the bright dressing. Sumac, a unique ingredient used in traditional Middle Eastern fattoush salad is a spice with a tart, lemony flavor. Combined with mint, honey, olive oil and garlic, the fresh and interesting flavor is one everyone will want to recreate. In the classic version of fattoush, fried or toasted pita bread provides crunch, but this lower carb rendition incorporates crunchy, chopped vegetables such as Persian cucumber and radishes. Serve this light and lively salad as a side to any meal or as the main attraction with the addition of any protein you choose.
Fattoush Salad with Sumac Dressing
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 hearts romaine chopped
- 1 large bell pepper chopped
- 2 Persian cucumbers chopped
- 5 small radishes or 1 large watermelon radish, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
- ½ large red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. ground sumac plus more for sprinkling
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- ½ tsp. dried mint
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
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In emulsion blender, blend all dressing ingredients and blend about 20 seconds to combine.
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In salad serving bowl, combine vegetables, pour on dressing and toss until evenly coated.
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Sprinkle with additional sumac before serving.
Recipe Notes
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