Gut Friendly Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

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Gut Friendly Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this fattoush-inspired salad brings serious Middle Eastern flavor to your table without the traditional fried pita chips. The dressing is the real star here — a punchy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground sumac that clings to every leaf and vegetable in the bowl. Crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and a generous handful of both parsley and fresh mint make each bite feel alive and satisfying. Because the whole thing is built on whole, unprocessed ingredients, it fits naturally into a gut-friendly approach without any workarounds or substitutions. Sumac does a lot of heavy lifting in this recipe — its citrusy, slightly astringent bite supports digestion and adds a depth that bottled dressings simply can't replicate. Toss it right before serving so the vegetables stay crisp, and don't skip that final dusting of sumac on top — it makes the whole dish look as good as it tastes.

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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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