Fattoush salad

When I think of fattoush salad, it’s always because I’m suddenly craving it, in a climbing-the-walls kind of way. Once eating it, I can’t stop - it’s so refreshing, pleasing and clean - and although it’s very enjoyable without any accompaniment, I usually serve it alongside some simply chargrilled lamb chops or chicken livers. The right amount of salt is vital to this salad being a success or disappointment, so add a little more than you normally would.

Sumac, used a lot in Middle E