Fattoush Salad with Herbed Matzo
Fattoush Salad with Herbed Matzo is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crispy vegetables with the unique crunch of herbed matzo croutons. This salad offers an explosion of flavors, featuring zesty lemon dressing that brightens every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s visually stunning and endlessly adaptable to suit various dietary needs. Bring life to your table with this delightful dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces plain matzo
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp sumac
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Break matzo into bite-sized pieces and spread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- While the matzo bakes, chop the romaine lettuce, cucumbers, radishes, and cherry tomatoes into uniform pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sumac until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with parsley and mint. Add baked matzo croutons just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas. Feel free to customize herbs based on your preference; mint can be substituted for parsley.