Alpha Gal Friendly Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

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Alpha Gal Friendly Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

This bright, herb-forward salad is a celebration of fresh vegetables and bold Middle Eastern flavors — crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and a generous handful of both parsley and fresh mint all come together in one stunning bowl. The dressing is where the magic happens: a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and earthy sumac creates something tangy, fragrant, and completely addictive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from mammalian products, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, finding recipes that are genuinely safe without feeling like a compromise can be a challenge, and this one delivers real, satisfying flavor without any workarounds. The finishing dusting of sumac adds a gorgeous pop of color and a little extra citrusy depth that makes the whole plate look as good as it tastes. Toss it right before serving so the romaine stays crisp and the herbs stay vibrant — this is not a salad that likes to wait around.

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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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