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Authentic Lebanese Fattoush

SUBMITTED BY: George PHOTO BY: Amystar79

"Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. This recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is succulent with a lemony flavor, and makes a nice salad green. I find them at farmer's markets."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sumac powder
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
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  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped purslane
  • 1/2 (5 ounce) package arugula
  • 4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix the water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat, and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, mint, bell pepper, purslane, and arugula. Toss with the dressing, and serve with pita.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2006 by MYRRISA
I continue to be amazed by how great the recipes are on this site. This salad is so good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by ronya
thought the recipe was pretty good i make fattoush all the time the only difference is i dont... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by johnnyblaze1
I love Fattoush, I grew up with it as a kid. One suggestion I have is to toast the pita bread... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by STARGRAMMA
I am finding that I just LOVE Lebanese, Armenian, and Greek recipes - this one sounds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by aimala66
wow - this is exactly like the fattoush at my favorite lebanese restaurant in detroit. now... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2007 by crimmy
This is a very good, healthy recipe. I made it twice. The first time exactly as directed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2006 by audreyred
This is a great recipe along with the Lebaneese Chicken & Potatoes, also from this site. If... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by zizo340
i really love this salad. i've been looking for its recipe ever since i left lebanon MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by lighthouse4life
Fattoush does not require: cornstarch, arugula, parsley. I love fattoush, it's one of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2007 by thegeeseys