Go Back
–+ servings
Print
A fresh bowl of Fattoush salad with crispy khubz, cucumbers, radishes, pomegranate, and sumac dressing.

Fattoush with Sumac Dressing Recipe

Bright, zesty, and refreshing, this Fattoush with Sumac Dressing brings together the best of crispy bread, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sumac dressing. Perfect for meal prepping or a quick lunch.

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle-Eastern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

Sumac Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic – crushed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp sumac
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Fattoush Salad

  • 2 Arab breads – khubz
  • Olive oil – for frying
  • 2 cucumbers – chopped
  • 2 tomatoes – sliced
  • 4 radishes – sliced
  • 4 spring onions – chopped
  • 1 cup parsley – roughly chopped
  • 1 cup mint – roughly chopped
  • 4 tbsp pomegranate arils

Instructions

Sumac Dressing

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a jar, seal it with a tight lid, and shake well to mix.
  2. Set it aside.

Fattoush Salad

  1. Shallow fry the khubz bread in olive oil. Once golden and crisp on both sides, remove it and place it on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain the excess oil.
  2. Once the bread has cooled, break it into pieces and set it aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients together.
  4. When ready to serve, add the fried khubz pieces to the salad.
  5. Pour the Sumac dressing over the salad, toss well, and serve.

Recipe Notes

Add the bread and dressing just before serving to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.