Anti Inflammatory Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this Lebanese-inspired salad is the kind of bowl that makes eating well feel genuinely exciting rather than like a chore. Romaine, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and a generous handful of both parsley and fresh mint come together with a punchy lemon-sumac dressing that is tangy, earthy, and completely addictive. Sumac is the real star here — that deep, citrusy spice does serious heavy lifting for flavor without any added sugar or inflammatory oils sneaking in. Extra-virgin olive oil forms the base of the dressing, which means every bite is delivering the kind of healthy fat that actually supports the goals behind this way of eating. Traditional fattoush usually includes toasted pita, but skipping it here keeps everything grain-free and whole-food focused without sacrificing a single bit of satisfaction. The whole thing comes together in minutes and is best served immediately so the vegetables stay crisp and the herbs stay vibrant. A final dusting of sumac over the top is a small touch that makes it look and taste like something you'd order at a really good restaurant.
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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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