Fattoush Crunch Salad (Printable)

Fresh mixed greens, veggies, crunchy pita chips, and zesty sumac dressing create a refreshing salad experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, or spinach)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
05 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 3 green onions, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

→ Pita Chips

09 - 2 pita breads, cut into bite-sized pieces
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac

→ Sumac Dressing

13 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon ground sumac
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss pita pieces with olive oil, sea salt, and sumac. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sumac, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, mix together mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, radishes, green onions, parsley, and mint.
04 - Drizzle the salad with the sumac dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Top salad with crispy pita chips just before serving to maintain crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast of crispy pita chips against tender greens keeps every bite interesting and satisfying.
  • Sumac gives you that tangy, almost citrusy punch without needing to squeeze a lemon over everything.
  • It comes together in 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon thinking about it.
02 -
  • Never dress the entire salad more than a few minutes before serving—the greens will start to wilt and the chips will soften.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, assemble the dressing and chips ahead of time, keep the greens separate, then do a quick toss and top right before plating.
  • Sumac is the entire personality of this dish, so don't skimp on it or substitute it with something else trying to save a dollar.
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly before assembling—wet lettuce will dilute the dressing and make the chips soggy faster.
  • Make extra pita chips and store them in an airtight container for snacking or for a second salad later in the week.
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