This vibrant, herb-forward salad pulls inspiration from the classic Levantine fattoush, swapping out the traditional toasted pita for a clean, produce-packed bowl that still delivers every bit of the brightness you're after. Crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, and peppery radishes come together with a generous handful of fresh parsley and torn mint leaves ā it's the kind of salad that actually tastes like something. The real star is the dressing: a punchy whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground sumac that clings to every leaf and makes the whole bowl sing. Sumac is a tangy, slightly fruity spice that does the heavy lifting here, giving you that complex, citrusy depth without any added sugars or off-limits ingredients. Because every component is a whole, recognizable food, you never have to squint at a label or wonder what's hiding in the bottle. Toss it right before serving so everything stays crisp, and don't skip that final dusting of sumac ā it's a small touch that makes the plate look as good as it tastes.
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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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