Skinnymixer’s Fattoush Salad features in the Sides section of the cookbook SkinnyMediterranean. Fattoush Salad: a fresh Middle Eastern salad with crisp veg, toasted pita chips, and a zesty sumac dressing. Big on crunch, big on flavour.
The Fattoush Salad is a cookbook exclusive recipe…
Crispy pita, crunchy salad, zesty dressing — this Lebanese classic gets a lighter twist with air-fried pita instead of deep-fried.
This Fattoush Salad is everything I love about Middle Eastern food: bold, fresh flavours and plenty of crunch. It’s a classic Levantine dish made with crisp lettuce, cucumber, tomato, radish and herbs, all tossed with crunchy toasted pita and a tangy sumac dressing.
The toasted bread is what makes fattoush special. It soaks up a little of the dressing but stays crunchy enough to give you that satisfying bite. The dressing is light but punchy – olive oil, lemon, garlic, Pomegranate Molasses and Za’atar Spice Mix – which ties everything together and makes you want to keep going back for more.
This salad is brilliant on its own for lunch, or as a side to grilled meats, falafel, or part of a mezze spread. It’s healthy, vibrant and comes together quickly with ingredients you probably already have.
Why You’ll Love It
- Fresh & zesty – the sumac dressing gives a tangy lift.
- Crunch factor – toasted pita bread makes every bite satisfying.
- Versatile – serve as a side or light main.
- Healthy & colourful – loaded with vegetables and herbs.
- Thermomix® & traditional methods – works either way.
What you will need:
- cos lettuce
- flat leaf parsley leaves
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh mint leaves
- Lebanese cucumber
- olive oil
- Pita Bread Pockets (gluten-free if required)
- Pomegranate Molasses – you can buy this or make it using the recipe in SkinnyMediterranean
- radishes
- red capsicum
- red onion
- tomatoes
- Za’atar Spice Mix – we make this in SkinnyMediterranean
Dietary Variations
For this recipe we have variations for:
✔️ Low Carb
✔️ Lower Calorie
✔️ Paleo
✔️ Low Fodmap
Cooking Methods
For this recipe we have variations for:
✔️ Air fryer
✔️ Oven
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Ingredients
- cos lettuce
- flat leaf parsley leaves
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh mint leaves
- Lebanese cucumber
- olive oil
- Pita Bread Pockets
- Pomegranate Molasses
- radishes
- red capsicum
- red onion
- tomatoes
- Za’atar Spice Mix - (recipe in SkinnyMediterranean)
Instructions
- This recipe is exclusive to the SkinnyMediterranean cookbook.
Nutrition
FAQs
What is fattoush?
A Middle Eastern salad made with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and toasted flatbread, tossed in a lemon-sumac dressing.
Can I make it ahead?
Prep the veg and dressing in advance, but toss everything together just before serving so the bread stays crunchy.
Do I need sumac?
Sumac gives fattoush its signature tangy flavour. If you don’t have it, add a little extra lemon juice, but it won’t be quite the same.
Can I use other bread?
Yes. Lebanese flatbread or even day-old tortillas work well if you don’t have pita.
How long does it keep?
Best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored for a day. The bread will soften but still taste great.