Zesty Fattoush Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A tangy mix of crisp vegetables, toasted pita, and lemon dressing for a refreshing Middle Eastern salad. This Middle Eastern-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups (chopped) romaine lettuce
• 1 medium (diced) cucumber
• 1 medium (diced) tomato
• 1 small (thinly sliced) onion
• 4 slices (toasted) pita bread
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sumac
• 1 tbsp (chopped) parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 diced cucumber, 1 diced tomato, and 1 thinly sliced onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sumac, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
3. Step 3: Top with 4 toasted pita slices and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.