What is Fattoush Salad?
Fattoush is a chopped Middle-Eastern salad consisting of most importantly bread and chopped vegetables and finished with Sumac. Mine includes grilled eggplant which isn’t traditional but makes an excellent addition. I grill the eggplant with the pita bread which makes it the prefect summer side dish.
Ingredients needed
Pita bread. I use toasted pita bread but pita chips can be used as a substitute. Tomatoes. Use any ripe in-season tomatoes you can find. Cherry tomatoes/grape tomatoes are my favorite but any ripe tomatoes will be delicious. Cucumber. I prefer using smaller Mediterranean cucumbers as I find they are sweeter. Persian cucumbers are a great option but English cucumbers can be used too. Eggplant / Aubergine. I also often use my marinated eggplant for this salad. Feta cheese. I always use feta cheese in brine. Lettuce. Not essential but it adds bulk which is great if you’re feeding a crowd. Romaine lettuce and Iceberg lettuce are good options. Spring onion / Green onion / Scallion. Thinly sliced red onions can also be used. Herbs. I used fresh mint leaves and parsley. Spices: Sumac, salt and black pepper. Extra Virgin Olive oil. Lemon juice. Garlic.
How to make grilled Fattoush salad
Can I make Fattoush salad ahead?
The eggplant can be grilled a day in advance. The pita can be grilled up to an hour before assembling the salad. The assembled salad (without dressing) will be fine at room temperature for up to an hour. The vegetables will start softening the bread so it’s best to add the grilled bread just before serving.
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