Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Recipe
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Authentic Lebanese Fattoush

By: George  
"Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. This recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is succulent with a lemony flavor, and makes a nice salad green. I find them at farmer's markets."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sumac powder
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
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  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped purslane
  • 1/2 (5 ounce) package arugula
  • 4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces

Directions

  1. Mix the water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat, and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, mint, bell pepper, purslane, and arugula. Toss with the dressing, and serve with pita.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 236 | Total Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by ronya 
thought the recipe was pretty good i make fattoush all the time the only difference is i dont... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by johnnyblaze1 
I love Fattoush, I grew up with it as a kid. One suggestion I have is to toast the pita bread... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2006 by MYRRISA 
I continue to be amazed by how great the recipes are on this site. This salad is so good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by nataly lahoud 
i am lebanese, and this is my favorite salad. But just to note: the ingredients used in this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2007 by crimmy 
This is a very good, healthy recipe. I made it twice. The first time exactly as directed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by STARGRAMMA 
I am finding that I just LOVE Lebanese, Armenian, and Greek recipes - this one sounds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by aimala66 
wow - this is exactly like the fattoush at my favorite lebanese restaurant in detroit. now... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2006 by audreyred 
This is a great recipe along with the Lebaneese Chicken & Potatoes, also from this site. If... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by zizo340 
i really love this salad. i've been looking for its recipe ever since i left lebanon MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by lighthouse4life 
Fattoush does not require: cornstarch, arugula, parsley. I love fattoush, it's one of the... MORE

 
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