# Fattoush salad (from The Mediterranean Dish)

Video: [How to Make Fattoush Salad | The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20) by [The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/@TheMediterraneanDish).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.09 per serving, ~$12.17 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.91* per serving (59%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 8 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 2 loaves pita
- some extra virgin olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- to taste kosher salt _(amount estimated)_
- a little bit sumac _(amount estimated)_
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 each cucumber
- 5 each roma tomatoes
- 5 each green onions
- a few radishes _(amount estimated)_
- a good bunch parsley _(amount estimated)_
- some fresh mint _(amount estimated)_
- some lime juice _(amount estimated)_
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- pinch kosher salt
- a little bit black pepper _(amount estimated)_
- pinch sumac
- pinch ground allspice
- pinch ground cinnamon

## Steps

1. [0:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=31s) Tear apart the pita bread loaves into pieces.
2. [1:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=69s) Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet.
3. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=78s) Add pita pieces into the skillet to toast in the oil until crispy.
4. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=92s) Transfer the toasted pita chips to a paper towel lined plate.
5. [1:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=96s) Season the hot pita chips with kosher salt and sumac.
6. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=143s) Trim and chop the head of romaine lettuce, then place in a serving bowl.
7. [2:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=151s) Cut the cucumber and scrape out seeds with a spoon, then chop into half-moons and add to the bowl.
8. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=200s) Chop the roma tomatoes and add to the bowl.
9. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=213s) Slice the green onions and add to the bowl.
10. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=251s) Slice the radishes and add to the salad bowl.
11. [4:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=264s) Remove stems from parsley, chop finely, and add to the bowl.
12. [5:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=316s) Remove leaves from fresh mint, chop, and add to the salad bowl.
13. [5:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=330s) In a measuring cup, combine lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, kosher salt, black pepper, sumac, ground allspice, and ground cinnamon, then whisk together.
14. [7:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=435s) Pour the dressing over the salad.
15. [7:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPLyuPeg20&t=438s) Add the fried pita chips to the bowl and toss everything together to combine.

## Equipment

- skillet
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
- spoon
- measuring cup
- fork
- serving bowl

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- exact quantities for oil, salt, sumac, and lemon juice

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