Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

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
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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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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