Vegan Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(21)

This vibrant, herb-forward salad pulls inspiration from the classic Levantine fattoush, swapping out the traditional toasted pita for a clean, produce-packed bowl that still delivers every bit of the brightness you're craving. Crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, and peppery radishes come together with a punchy lemon-sumac dressing that coats every leaf and slice in tangy, citrusy flavor. Ground sumac is the real star here — it brings that distinctive fruity tartness that makes fattoush so craveable, and it's completely plant-based by nature. Fresh flat-leaf parsley and torn mint leaves add a garden-fresh lift that makes this salad feel alive rather than like an afterthought. Everything in the dressing is whole, recognizable, and free from any animal-derived ingredients, so it works beautifully for anyone eating entirely plant-based without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Toss it right before serving so the greens stay crisp, and don't skip that final dusting of sumac — it's a small touch that makes the whole bowl look and taste like it came from a proper mezze spread.

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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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