{"id":32710,"date":"2025-09-14T00:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T17:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32710"},"modified":"2025-09-14T00:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T17:46:12","slug":"fattoush-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/fattoush-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Fattoush Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/fattoush-salad\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fattoush-Salad.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fattoush-Salad.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fattoush-Salad-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fattoush-Salad-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fattoush, a delightful Lebanese salad loved by many, especially for its crunchy pita chips! It&#8217;s a breeze to whip up for a side dish or turn into a full meal with some protein!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world of Arab cuisine, Fattoush reigns supreme as a beloved salad! Packed with crisp greens, veggies, fragrant herbs, and a zesty dressing, it&#8217;s a Middle Eastern classic. And let&#8217;s not forget the best part\u2014those crispy fried pita chips! Think of it as the Caesar Salad&#8217;s cool cousin from the East, and the best part? It&#8217;s super simple to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32712-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Fattoush Salad<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**For the Veggies:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 large romaine lettuce head (thinly chopped)<\/li><li>1 cup diced cucumbers<\/li><li>2 roma tomatoes (chopped)<\/li><li>1\/4 cup chopped parsley<\/li><li>1\/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)<\/li><li>1\/4 cup sliced pepperoncinis (optional)<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the Dressing:**<\/h4><ul><li>1\/4 cup olive oil<\/li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses<\/li><li>2 tablespoons lemon juice<\/li><li>1 teaspoon minced garlic<\/li><li>1 teaspoon sumac (add more to taste)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon dried mint<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>1\/8 teaspoon allspice<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Other:**<\/h4><ul><li>2 pitas (torn into pieces)<\/li><li>Vegetable oil for frying<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Make the Dressing:**<\/h4><ol><li>Combine all dressing ingredients (olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, sumac, dried mint, black pepper, salt, allspice) in a jar. Shake until well mixed and set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Fry the Pita:**<\/h4><ol><li>Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat for shallow frying.<\/li><li>Once hot, add the chopped pita and stir occasionally until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain excess oil on paper towels. Optionally, season with salt and black pepper.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Toss the Salad:**<\/h4><ol><li>In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and any additional veggies you prefer.<\/li><li>Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.<\/li><li>Just before serving, add the crispy pita chips and enjoy the freshness!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t<p>For an extra tangy kick, add a splash of distilled white vinegar, although it&#8217;s entirely optional.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Salad<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32712-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Fattoush Salad<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**For the Veggies:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 large romaine lettuce head (thinly chopped)<\/li><li>1 cup diced cucumbers<\/li><li>2 roma tomatoes (chopped)<\/li><li>1\/4 cup chopped parsley<\/li><li>1\/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)<\/li><li>1\/4 cup sliced pepperoncinis (optional)<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the Dressing:**<\/h4><ul><li>1\/4 cup olive oil<\/li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses<\/li><li>2 tablespoons lemon juice<\/li><li>1 teaspoon minced garlic<\/li><li>1 teaspoon sumac (add more to taste)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon dried mint<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>1\/8 teaspoon allspice<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Other:**<\/h4><ul><li>2 pitas (torn into pieces)<\/li><li>Vegetable oil for frying<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**Make the Dressing:**<\/h4><ol><li>Combine all dressing ingredients (olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, sumac, dried mint, black pepper, salt, allspice) in a jar. Shake until well mixed and set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Fry the Pita:**<\/h4><ol><li>Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat for shallow frying.<\/li><li>Once hot, add the chopped pita and stir occasionally until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain excess oil on paper towels. Optionally, season with salt and black pepper.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**Toss the Salad:**<\/h4><ol><li>In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and any additional veggies you prefer.<\/li><li>Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.<\/li><li>Just before serving, add the crispy pita chips and enjoy the freshness!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t<p>For an extra tangy kick, add a splash of distilled white vinegar, although it&#8217;s entirely optional.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Salad<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fattoush, a delightful Lebanese salad loved by many, especially for its crunchy pita chips! It&#8217;s a breeze to whip up for a side dish or turn into a full meal with some protein! In the world of Arab cuisine, Fattoush reigns supreme as a beloved salad! 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