Paraben Free Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad
This vibrant, herb-forward salad takes everything you love about the classic Lebanese street dish and keeps it completely clean ā no pita chips, no grains, just a gorgeous pile of crisp vegetables and bold, tangy flavor. Crunchy romaine, cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and juicy Roma tomatoes form the base, while generous handfuls of fresh parsley and torn mint leaves make every bite feel alive. The dressing is where the magic really happens: a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, bright lemon juice, and earthy sumac comes together in seconds and coats every leaf beautifully. Sumac is the secret weapon here ā that citrusy, slightly smoky spice gives the whole bowl a depth that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Because everything in this recipe is a whole, recognizable ingredient, you sidestep the hidden additives and synthetic preservatives that show up in so many bottled dressings and packaged salad kits. It comes together fast, requires zero cooking, and rewards you with a salad that genuinely tastes like something from a good restaurant. A final dusting of sumac over the top before serving is a small touch that makes a big visual and flavor difference.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- Ā¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 Ā½ tsp ground sumac
- Ā½ tsp dried mint
- Ā¼ tsp salt
- Ā¼ 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 Ā½-inch pieces
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into Ā¼-inch half-moons
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- Ā½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- Ā¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
For serving
- Ā¼ 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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