- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 250 kcal
Quick summary
“Fattoush is a crispy and refreshing Arabic salad that combines chopped vegetables with toasted pita bread cubes. It is worth making due to its complex flavor and unique texture.”
What you need to know
- A combinação de vegetais picados e cubos de pão pita crocante é o ponto alto dessa salada
- O suco de limão e azeite de oliva dão um toquezinho árabe ao molho
- Pode ser servida como entrada ou lanche
Ingredients
Main
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 cups of lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup of radishes, sliced
- 1/2 cup of parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pita bread, cubed
Instructions
Principal
- Cut the pita bread into cubes and place on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until they are crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, radishes, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to season.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables and mix until homogeneous.
- Add the crunchy pita bread cubes and mix again before serving.
Chef's tips
- Use pão pita fresco para assear melhor
- Picar os vegetais em tamanhos semelhantes para uma mistura uniforme
- Adicione pimenta de chili se quiser um toque picante
Variations
- Adicione fatias de tomate cereja para mais textura
- Use alcaparras ou pimentas vermelhas para dar cor
- Adicione nozes picadas para uma textura crua
Substitutions
- Rabanetes podem ser substituídos por cebola roxa finamente picada
- Salsinha pode ser substituída por coentro picado
- Pode usar pão árabe se não tiver pão pita
How to store
The salad should be served immediately after preparation. Baked pita bread can be stored in an airtight container and consumed within 2 days.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze this recipe. Baked pita bread can become dry when defrosting and vegetables can lose their crunchy texture.
What to serve with
Serves well with Arabic bread or fresh pita bread, plus crumbled feta cheese to provide a contrast of texture and flavor.
Frequently asked questions
Can fattoush be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze, as pita bread can become dry and vegetables can lose their crunchy texture.
How long should the salad be served?
The salad should be served immediately after preparation to maintain the crunchiness of the pita bread.
Can pita bread be replaced?
Yes, you can use pita bread or even chop up white bread if you prefer.
What is the best way to serve fattoush?
It can be served as a fresh salad or as a light dessert, accompanied by Arabic bread or pita bread.
