Authentic Lebanese Fattoush

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 cup pita chips, crumbled
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon zaatar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, parsley and mint. Toss to combine.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, zaatar, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
3. Add the feta cheese, chickpeas and pita chips and toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Fattoush is a popular dish in Lebanese cuisine and is usually served as a side dish.
• The combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and other vegetables, as well as the zesty lemon juice, garlic and zaatar, make it an incredibly refreshing dish.
• Fattoush is often served with flatbread or pita bread.