Classic Fattoush

Preparation info
  • Serves

    6 to 8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Flavors of the Sun: The Sahadi’s Guide to Understanding, Buying, and Using Middle Eastern Ingredients

By Christine Sahadi Whelan

Published 2021

  • About

Fattoush, the bread salad that is Syria’s answer to tabbouleh, is a dish at the heart of every Syrian and Lebanese household, and sumac is at the heart of every good fattoush, serving to lift and brighten the fresh vegetables. My mom’s family is from Syria, and this salad was on our table for every big event as far back as I can remember. We still serve it at all traditional family gatherings, and it is a crowd pleaser. The crispy pita chips soak up the lemony sumac dressing and contribute