Turmeric Free Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad is a serious crowd-pleaser — crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and a generous handful of fresh parsley and mint all come together in one gorgeous bowl. The dressing is where the magic happens: a quick whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sumac, and dried mint creates something tangy, aromatic, and deeply satisfying without a single processed ingredient. Traditional fattoush usually features toasted pita, but this version skips it entirely and still delivers every bit of the bold, layered flavor you'd expect from the original. Every ingredient here is naturally free of turmeric, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — just chop, toss, and go. The finishing dusting of sumac is optional but worth it for that extra pop of citrusy depth. It comes together in minutes and is best served immediately while everything is still crisp and the dressing is fresh. Whether you're eating clean, following Whole30, or just craving something vibrant and light, this salad earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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