Xanthan Gum Free Whole30 Fattoush-Style Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad takes 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 crunch and vibrancy you'd expect. Crisp romaine, cool cucumber, peppery radishes, and a generous handful of fresh parsley and mint come together in a way that feels genuinely satisfying rather than like something is missing. The real star is the dressing — a punchy whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and ground sumac that thickens slightly on its own without any stabilizers or thickening agents whatsoever. That matters here, because so many bottled dressings and even homemade recipes sneak in additives that people avoiding xanthan gum have to watch out for; this one is completely straightforward. A finishing dusting of sumac adds a subtle tartness that makes the whole bowl pop. It comes together in minutes and is the kind of salad you'll actually look forward to eating, not just tolerate.
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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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