Pescatarian Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with fresh herbs, this fattoush-style salad is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating well without any effort at all. Traditional fattoush is built around toasted pita chips, but this version skips the bread entirely and lets the vegetables do all the heavy lifting — which means it's completely grain-free and works beautifully for anyone eating clean. Romaine, cucumber, radishes, Roma tomatoes, and a generous handful of both parsley and fresh mint come together in a bowl that looks as vibrant as it tastes. The real star is the sumac-lemon dressing, a tangy, slightly floral vinaigrette that clings to every leaf and slice without a drop of anything processed. Sumac is one of those ingredients that sounds exotic but delivers an unmistakable brightness you'll want to put on everything. Toss it all together right before serving so the romaine stays crisp, and finish with that extra dusting of sumac for a little drama on the plate. It's an effortless, plant-forward side that pairs naturally with grilled fish or stands on its own as a light, satisfying lunch.
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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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