Authentic Fattoush Recipe (Syrian Pita Bread Salad)

Tap an ingredient or step to check it off.

1. 1Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Split the pita round in half and separate the layers. Slice into 1-inch squares. Toss with olive oil and salt, spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes, watching closely, until golden and crispy. Let cool to crisp up.
2. 2Step 2: Prep ingredients: slice romaine into strips, dice tomatoes, slice cucumbers into half-circles, chop parsley finely, slice mint thinly, and slice radishes if using.
3. 3Step 3: Mix dressing ingredients thoroughly until emulsified.
4. 4Step 4: Toss lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and purslane (if using) with enough dressing to coat. Taste and adjust with more salt, olive oil, or lemon if needed.
5. 5Step 5: Top salad with pita chips, mint leaves, and radishes (if using). Drizzle with more dressing and the extra pomegranate molasses. Garnish with pomegranate seeds if using.