Red Meat Allergy Friendly Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad pulls inspiration from the classic Levantine fattoush, swapping out the traditional toasted pita for a clean, grain-free approach that keeps every ingredient completely plant-based and naturally free of any red meat. Crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, and peppery radishes come together in a bowl that feels genuinely refreshing rather than like a compromise. The real star is the dressing — a punchy whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground sumac that gives the whole thing a tangy, slightly floral depth you won't find in a bottled vinaigrette. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and torn mint leaves woven through the salad add layers of herby brightness that make each forkful interesting all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or worry about cross-contact with animal proteins. A final dusting of sumac over the plated salad is a small touch that makes it look as good as it tastes. Toss it together right before serving and it's the kind of dish that disappears fast.
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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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