Citric Acid Free Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(21)

Citric Acid Free Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

This bright, herb-forward salad pulls from the flavors of the Levant — crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and a generous handful of fresh parsley and mint all tossed together in one big, colorful bowl. The dressing is where the magic happens: a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground sumac, and dried mint creates something tangy and aromatic that coats every leaf beautifully. Sumac is the real star here, delivering that distinctive fruity tartness without relying on any processed acids or additives that can sneak into bottled dressings. For anyone navigating a citric acid restriction, that distinction matters — store-bought vinaigrettes and packaged seasoning blends are notorious for hiding it, but this dressing is built entirely from whole, clean ingredients. The scallion greens and torn fresh mint keep things light and lively, while the optional sumac dusting at the end adds a little extra pop of color and flavor right before serving. It comes together in minutes and is best eaten immediately, when everything is still crisp and the dressing is freshly tossed. Whether you're deep in a Whole30 reset or just craving something vibrant and nourishing, this salad delivers without compromise.

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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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