Vegan Fattoush
Fattoush is a vibrant, refreshing salad beloved across Lebanon, Syria, and the Eastern Mediterranean — a colourful mix of crisp seasonal vegetables and toasted pita croutons, all tossed in a bright, tangy sumac dressing. This fully vegan version keeps the signature balance of fresh crunch, herby aroma, and zesty flavour without any dairy or animal products. It makes a wonderful light meal, generous side, or appetiser that celebrates simple, wholesome ingredients.
Shared by desy
Time
25 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Salad Base;
- 2 whole wheat or plain pita breads, torn into small pieces
- 4 cups mixed fresh greens (arugula, baby spinach, romaine, or purslane)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced.. 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3–4 radishes, thinly sliced.. ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped.. ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- #Sumac Dressing;
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil,, 2 tbsp lemon juice,, 1.5 tbsp sumac powder
- 1 tsp pomegranate molasses (optional, for depth)
- 1 clove garlic, minced.. Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Crisp the pita: Toast the torn pita pieces in a dry pan or bake at 180°C / 350°F for 5–7 minutes until golden and crunchy; set aside to cool.
- 2
Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, pomegranate molasses, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3
Assemble: Place all fresh vegetables, herbs, and greens in a large bowl.
- 4
Combine: Drizzle most of the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Scatter the crispy pita on top just before serving — this keeps them crunchy.
- 5
Finish: Drizzle with the remaining dressing and an extra sprinkle of sumac. Serve immediately.