Tags | Falafel

Fattoush Salad

Our nutritious Fattoush Salad complements your falafel with mixed greens, dressing and pita chips.

Recipe Overview

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 long English cucumber, cut lengthwise into quarters and then thinly sliced crossways
  • 3 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, cut into ¾ inch strips
  • 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves

Dressing

  • 2 tsp ground sumac, soaked for 10 minutes in 2 tsp of warm water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp dried mint
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste

Pita Chips

  • 2 pitas, halved and cut into bite size strips
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Salad:
    Combine and toss vegetables in a large bowl
  2. Dressing:
    Whisk all the ingredients in order, adding the oil slowly.
  3. Pita Chips:
    Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine the strips of pita with the olive oil and salt to season. Bake/toast for 10-12 minutes turning over half way through.
  4. Add desired amount of dressing to salad and toss. Then add the pita strips and toss. Season with salt.
  5. Optional:
    Sprinkle an additional teaspoon of sumac on top of finished salad.
  6. Enjoy with your falafels and tahini dipping sauce.

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