Lebanese Fattoush
A Lebanese salad of fresh vegetables, herbs, sumac and toasted flatbread, dressed with lemon and pomegranate molasses.
This fattoush makes a starter or side dish for 4 people. Allow about 20 minutes for preparation and 5 minutes to toast the bread; timing may vary depending on how quickly you chop the vegetables and on your oven.
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Method
- 01
Toast the bread
Preheat the oven to 150 °C. Heat the half Lebanese flatbread for about 4–5 minutes, then cut it into small pieces once it is lightly crisp.
Temperature: 150 °C / 302 °FReady to continue when: The bread is lightly crisp without becoming too dark.
5 min - 02
Season the onion
Put the onion in a large bowl with half the sumac, the pomegranate molasses and the salt. Toss until the slices are evenly coated.
Ready to continue when: The onion slices are evenly coated with the dressing and spices.
2 min - 03
Prepare and mix the vegetables
Wash the vegetables and herbs well. Add the romaine lettuce, lamb’s lettuce, parsley, tomatoes, Lebanese cucumbers, mint and radishes to the bowl. Toss gently.
Ready to continue when: The vegetables and herbs are evenly distributed through the bowl.
10 min - 04
Dress and serve
Add the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil, then toss. Add the toasted bread just before serving and sprinkle the remaining half of the sumac over the top.
Ready to continue when: The salad is lightly dressed, with the crisp bread added evenly just before serving.
3 min
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