Lebanese Fattoush
This refreshing salad, packed with fresh seasonal vegetables and herbs, is perfect for a large gathering.
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Serves 10
1/3 cup (75 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) Ontario Honey
1 tsp (5 mL) ground sumac (optional)
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
3 cloves Ontario Garlic, pressed or minced
Salad:
1 head Ontario Romaine Lettuce, torn into pieces (about 8 cups/2 L)
2 cups (500 mL) coarsely chopped fresh Ontario Parsley (about 1 large bunch)
or 1 cup (250 mL) each chopped fresh Ontario Parsley and Mint
5 Ontario Green Onions, thinly sliced
4 Ontario Tomatoes, chopped
4 Ontario Greenhouse Mini Cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch (5 mm) pieces
1 Ontario Sweet Red Pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cups (500 mL) pita chips, store-bought or homemade
In small bowl, stir together oil, lemon juice, honey, sumac (if using), salt, pepper and garlic. Set aside.Salad:
In large bowl, combine lettuce, parsley, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and red pepper. Add dressing and toss to coat. Add pita chips; toss and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
1 Serving
PROTEIN: 3 grams
FAT: 8 grams
CARBOHYDRATE: 13 grams
CALORIES: 140
FIBRE: 2 grams
SODIUM: 168 mg
- Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
