"Fattouche" Salad

43 Reviews
83% would make this recipe again

A rustic salad from the Middle-East, made with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and crumbled pieces of grilled pita bread.

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Ingredients

??? Romaine lettuce ???
??? tomatoes, coarsely diced ???
??? cucumbers, medium size, seeded and coarsely sliced ???
??? Italian parsley, fresh, chopped ???
??? fresh mint, chopped ???
??? onions, coarsely chopped ???
??? garlic, finely chopped ???
??? extra virgin olive oil ???
??? lemon juice, freshly squeezed ???
??? sumac [optional] ???
??? dried chili peppers, minced ???
??? pita breads ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???
??? salt [optional] ???

Before you start

If you cannot find « sumac » at your grocery store, you may substitute it by some lemon juice.

Method

  1. Coarsely chop the onion and soak it in water with a few drops of vinegar for about ½ h. You can also leave it overnight in the refrigerator. This makes the raw onion easier to digest and crispier.
  2. Prepare the vegetables. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Slice them coarsely, then sprinkle with salt to let excess and possibly bitter liquids drain off. Coarsely dice the tomatoes. Chop the parsley and mint leaves. Wash the romaine lettuce, spin-dry, then tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Place all the vegetables in a salad bowl or serving plate.
  3. Mince the garlic and put it into a small bowl. Add the oil, lemon juice, minced chili pepper, and sumac (optional). Add salt and pepper. Whisk using a fork until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Adjust the seasoning. Pour over the vegetables and toss well. Let stand 15 min.
  4. When ready to serve, grill the pita bread in a toaster, break into pieces then add them to the salad. Serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (370 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

230

Fat

15 g

24 %

Saturated 2.1 g
+ Trans 0 g

10 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

80 mg

3 %

Carbohydrate

22 g

7 %

Fibre

5 g

21 %

Sugars

7 g

Net Carbs

17 g

Protein

4 g

Vitamin A

123 %

Vitamin C

84 %

Calcium

9 %

Iron

19 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Free  :
Added Sugar
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Good source of  :
Fibre, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6
Source of  :
Calcium, Copper, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Zinc
Low  :
Sodium
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches ½
Fruits 0
Vegetables 2
Fats 3
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43 Reviews (40 with rating only) 83% would make this recipe again
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september 20, 2013 | I would make this recipe again

I have ordered this salad in several Middle Eastern restaurants and find this one is superb, even better. I use Lebanese cucumbers and skip the peeling, seeding and salting. They're great as is. The sumac is essential to give it authenticity and I often add celery leaves.

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Anonyme
october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

I really enjoyed this salade...I think I need to chop the veggies finer next time. I added a bit of honey to the vinaigrette to balance it out a little and it was delish.

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Anonyme
october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

Lovely, light and tasty salad! Almost feels like you're 'cleaning the palatte' when eating this salad. Crumbled, toasted pita is a nice touch

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