Description
A Levantine classic featuring crispy toasted pita, vibrant herbs, and a tangy sumac dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine and baby lettuces), torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced thin
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 cup parsley leaves, packed, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp pomegranate molasses (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
- 1 tsp sumac (plus extra for finishing)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 pita breads, torn into pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for toasting pita)
- Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts
- Optional: 1/3 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Prepare the pita: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss torn pita with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, minced garlic, sumac, salt and pepper. Whisk until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Let the dressing rest for 5–10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep the vegetables: Place greens in a large bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, spring onion whites, and chopped parsley and mint. Toss gently to combine.
- Dress the salad: Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Add more dressing to taste.
- Finish with texture: Add toasted pita pieces and the spring onion greens, then toss once more. Scatter toasted nuts and crumbled feta if using.
- Taste and finish with a sprinkle of sumac for a fragrant note.
Notes
Store components separately to maintain texture. Add pita just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg