Whole 30 Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(21)

This vibrant, herb-forward salad takes the spirit of a classic Middle Eastern fattoush and strips it back to pure, whole-food ingredients — no pita chips needed, and honestly, you won't miss them. Crisp romaine, juicy Roma tomatoes, cool cucumber, and peppery radishes 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: bright lemon juice, fruity olive oil, and tangy ground sumac come together in about 30 seconds to create something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Sumac is the secret weapon here — it delivers that signature citrusy, slightly tart note that makes fattoush so craveable, and it's completely compliant without any workarounds or substitutions. Using only the green tops of the scallions keeps the flavor fresh and light, and a final dusting of sumac before serving makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. This comes together fast, serves four, and works beautifully as a side or a base for grilled protein on a busy weeknight reset.

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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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