Low Sugar Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(21)

Bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this fattoush-style salad is the kind of dish that makes eating clean feel genuinely exciting rather than like a compromise. Traditional fattoush is built around toasted pita chips, but skipping them here keeps everything compliant without sacrificing any of the bold flavor the dish is known for. The real star is the dressing — a punchy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground sumac that coats every leaf and vegetable in something deeply savory and a little citrusy. Crisp romaine, cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and two kinds of mint create layers of texture and freshness in every single bite. Because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden sweeteners or sneaky additives — what you see is exactly what you get. A final dusting of sumac over the top adds a gorgeous pop of color and an extra hit of that signature tartness. Toss it together right before serving and it's ready in minutes, making it an easy go-to for weeknight dinners or meal-prep lunches.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the dressing

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
1 ½ tsp ground sumac
½ tsp dried mint
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the salad

1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
6 radishes, thinly sliced
4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn

For serving

¼ tsp ground sumac, for finishing (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, dried mint, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is uniform and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
2
Add the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, scallion greens, parsley, and fresh mint to a large salad bowl.

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