Beef Free Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(21)

This bright, herb-forward salad pulls inspiration from the classic Levantine fattoush, swapping out the traditional toasted pita for a clean, produce-packed bowl that doesn't miss a beat. Crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, and peppery radishes all come together in a way that feels genuinely satisfying rather than like a compromise. The real star is the dressing — a punchy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground sumac that brings a tangy, slightly floral depth you don't often find in everyday salads. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and torn mint leaves woven throughout the bowl make every forkful feel alive and aromatic. Because every single ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and plant-based, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives, no sneaky animal proteins, just real food doing its job beautifully. A final dusting of sumac over the top before serving is a small touch that makes the whole plate look and taste like it came from a proper kitchen. Toss it right before you eat and serve immediately so the greens stay crisp and the dressing stays bright.

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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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