Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(21)

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

This vibrant, herb-forward salad is a love letter to the classic Levantine fattoush, reimagined without the toasted pita so it fits cleanly into a whole-foods, grain-free way of eating. Crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, and peppery radishes come together in a bowl that looks as stunning as it tastes. The real star is the dressing — bright lemon juice, fruity extra-virgin olive oil, and tangy ground sumac whisk into something that coats every leaf and vegetable with bold, citrusy depth. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and torn mint leaves add a garden-fresh lift that makes the whole thing feel alive on the plate. Because every single ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, it fits naturally into a Mediterranean-style approach that prioritizes quality fats, fresh produce, and clean flavors over shortcuts. A final dusting of sumac before serving is a small touch that makes a big visual and flavor impact. Toss it right before you eat and serve immediately — this one is best when it's cold, crisp, and freshly dressed.

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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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