Fattoush – Pita and Pomegranate Salad
Description: This Fattoush Salad is a delightful Middle Eastern creation, perfect to accompany kebabs, stews, or any favorite dish. With the tangy flavor of pomegranate, it adds a refreshing twist to your meal.
Cook Time: Not specified
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Category: Grains
Keywords: Fruit ๐, Southwest Asia (Middle East) ๐, Asian ๐ฅข, Low Protein ๐ซ, Vegan ๐ฑ, Low Cholesterol โค๏ธ, < 15 Mins โฒ๏ธ, Easy ๐ข, Inexpensive ๐ฐ
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 3 |
| Cucumbers | 2 |
| Green onions | 3 |
| Mint leaves | 1-2 |
| Olive oil | 1/2 cup |
| Lemon | 1/3 |
| Garlic clove | 1 |
| Pomegranate | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 473.1
- Fat Content: 26.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 233.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 57.2g
- Fiber Content: 8.6g
- Sugar Content: 21.6g
- Protein Content: 8.6g
Instructions:
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Prepare Salad: In a spacious salad bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and mint leaves, creating a vibrant mix of colors and flavors.
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Seasoning: Grate the zest from the lemon and squeeze out its juice, adding both to the salad. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad, then season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
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Toast and Tear Pitas: Lightly toast the pitas until they are golden brown and crispy. Once cooled, split them open and rub the rough sides with the garlic clove for an extra kick of flavor. Tear the pitas into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
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Add Pomegranate: Carefully deseed the pomegranate, ensuring not to let the juice stain your clothing. Gently fold the juicy pomegranate seeds into the salad mix, discarding the peel and pith.
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Final Touch: Give the salad a thorough toss, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and coated with the zesty dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness and freshness of the salad.
This Fattoush Salad is a true celebration of Middle Eastern flavors, with the juicy burst of pomegranate seeds complementing the crunchy texture of toasted pita. Whether as a side dish or a light meal on its own, this salad is sure to delight your taste buds with its vibrant colors and refreshing taste! ๐ฅ
