Fattoush Salad
This easy Fattoush Salad has a little bit of everything! Made with arugula, croutons, veggies, and fresh herbs, it can be enjoyed on its own as a full meal or as a side dish along your favorite dinner recipe.
Servings: 2
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 cup croutons plain, unseasoned
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- ⅔ cup grape tomatoes sliced
- ⅓ cup red onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup peanuts chopped
for the dressing:
- ¼ cup lemon juice (juice from 1 large lemon)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove grated
- ½ teaspoon za'atar seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Start by making the croutons (if you're using store-bought, skip this step). Preheat oven to 300°. Take a few slices of bread (the amount will depend on the kind of bread you're using) and slice them into cubes. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, using your hands to coat the bread. Place it in the oven for 15 minutes, then remove it (the bread will continue to harden as it cools).
- While the bread is toasting, make the dressing: add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, za'atar, and salt to a jar and whisk to combine; set aside.
- Add all of the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl, then add the croutons and use kitchen tongs to toss. Pour the dressing overtop, and again, toss to combine. Taste test, and add any additional ingredients (more herbs/veggies) as you see fit. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation; If you're eating this as a full meal, it's 2 servings, but if you're eating it as a side dish, it's 4 servings.
*Making your own croutons is super easy! With that said, if you're going to use store-bought, make sure to use plain, unseasoned croutons.
*This salad is very easy to customize to your liking. Some of my favorite add-ins/substitutions include: fresh peaches, fresh basil, goat cheese, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, pecans... the possibilities are endless!
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1777IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 3mg