MSG Free Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(21)

Bright, tangy, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this fattoush-style salad is the kind of dish that makes eating clean feel genuinely exciting rather than like a compromise. The dressing comes together in seconds — just olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sumac, and dried mint whisked into something zippy and aromatic that coats every leaf and slice beautifully. Sumac is the real star here, lending that signature citrusy, slightly earthy punch that makes fattoush so distinctive, and it's naturally free of any additives or flavor enhancers. Crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and a generous handful of fresh parsley and mint make every bite feel vibrant and satisfying. Because every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden flavor boosters sneaking into your bowl. A final dusting of sumac before serving adds a gorgeous pop of color and an extra layer of flavor that feels almost restaurant-worthy. Toss it right before you eat and it comes together in minutes — fresh, clean, and completely craveable.

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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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