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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Salads

    Greek Fattoush Salad

    Published: Jun 19, 2020 · by Kare Raye · Updated: Sep 16, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Greek Fattoush SaladThe best of both worlds! Two Mediterranean salads, Greek and fattoush, come together in this refreshing (and easy!) recipe.

    Bread in Salads

    Bread in salads. It's an idea that can take some time to embrace. I mean, there are croutons, sure. But croutons are hard and crunchy—soggy doesn't happen with croutons. "Soggy," however, might be one of the first words that that comes to mind when hearing the phrase "bread salad."

    For me, once I discovered panzanella, an Italian bread salad, there was no going back. Toasted cubes of bread tossed with veggies and a vinaigrette—with just enough crunch to satisfy and just enough give to soak up some delicious dressing? Not to be all melodramatic, but the first bite is a bit of a transcendent experience.

    Greek Fattoush Salad
    It wasn't long after panzanella and I became BFFs that a Lebanese friend introduced me to fattoush. Instead of rustic cubes of bread and fresh strips of basil, with fattoush you've got toasted pitas and sumac. Both bread salads are usually also comprised of greens and lots of other veggies (cucumber and tomatoes are biggies), and then it's all tossed with a vinaigrette-style dressing.

    Making the Salad

    Bread salads are an excellent way to use up, say, those two remaining lone pitas going stale at the bottom of the bag, or those last few slices of day-old bread. No slice left behind!

    Greek Fattoush Salad
    I took some liberties when creating this salad—authentic fattoush this is not! This is a mash-up of your typical Horiatiki-style Greek salad and traditional fattoush. From the Greek salad side, we've got thinly sliced red onions; bite-sized chunks of cucumber, bell pepper, and tomatoes; and a generous dose of kalamata olives and feta—plus, a garlicky oregano-laced vinaigrette. Toasted pitas—tossed in olive oil to help them retain some crunchiness once the dressing hits them—and crunchy romaine lettuce are a nod to the fattoush side of the equation.

    Together as one, they make up a colorful, refreshing summer salad that delivers a mega dose of Mediterranean deliciousness. Sog, schmog: just bring on the bread salad!

    Photos by Lindsey Johnson

    Recipe

    Greek Fattoush Salad Recipe

    Greek Fattoush Salad

    The best of both worlds! Two Mediterranean salads, Greek and fattoush, come together in this refreshing (and easy!) recipe.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: fattoush salad, Greek Fattoush Salad, greek salad, Mediterranean salad
    Servings: 4 -6 servings
    Calories: 441kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    For the salad:

    • 2 whole wheat pitas or flatbread rounds white works fine, too
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • ¼ tsp kosher salt
    • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
    • 1 medium cucumber peeled, quartered, and sliced
    • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into ¾-inch chunks
    • ½ pint 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
    • ½ cup flat Italian parsley leaves
    • ½ cup Kalamata olives halved
    • ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled

    For the dressing:

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • 1 small clove garlic minced
    • ½ tsp dried oregano
    • ¼ tsp kosher salt
    • ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Cut the pitas in half and place them on a baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until golden brown and toasted, 10–15 minutes. Let cool.
    • Break or cut the toasted pitas into bite-size (1-inch) pieces. Add them to a medium bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss again to distribute. Set aside.
    • To a large bowl, add the lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and olives. Toss.
    • Make the vinaigrette. To a small bowl, add the ⅓ cup olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended.
    • Add the pita bread pieces and the feta to the salad. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top. Toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 9gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1010mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5318IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 3mg
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    This recipe was originally published on 30 June 2014.

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    Kare Raye - author of Kitchen Treaty

    About Kare Raye

    Kare is a home cook, vegetarian, and mom who coexists with her otherwise carnivorous clan. Her blog, Kitchen Treaty, helps mixed-diet families keep the peace.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says

      June 30, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Color me intrigued! That's beautiful!

      Reply
      • Kare Raye says

        June 30, 2014 at 11:25 am

        Thank you Anele!

        Reply
    2. Alissa says

      June 30, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      Greek and fattoush are probably my top two favorite salads! I love that you combined them. This is going to be my lunch one day this week 🙂

      Reply
    3. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

      June 30, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      There is nothing better - cheers to Greek salads!

      Reply
    4. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      June 30, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      This is the perfect summer salad!

      Reply
    5. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says

      June 30, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Oh this looks fabulous!! I love fattoush salad, and Greek salad, so this is the best of both worlds for me.

      Reply
    6. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

      June 30, 2014 at 8:15 pm

      This salad looks like the perfect combination I've been waiting for my whole life. Greek meets fattoush? Yes please!

      Reply
    7. Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe says

      July 01, 2014 at 8:29 am

      I'm all about salads during summer time and love experimenting with new flavors and combinations, so I'll be making this for sure, especially because, since I'm a huge bread-lover, I love anything with bread!

      xo, Elisa

      Reply
    8. Grace@ FoodFitnessFreshAir.com says

      July 01, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      When I first encountered bread in my salad, I thought it was the strangest thing. But after coming across it again and again, I've learned that when done right (seasoned & spiced), it turns salad & bread into one bowl of the best of both worlds. Love how you're going one step further with the greek spin on fattoush. Looks lovely!

      Reply
      • Kare Raye says

        July 01, 2014 at 11:46 pm

        I totally agree with you! And thanks!

        Reply
    9. Rachel Cooks says

      July 02, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      Oh heck yes!!!! LOVING this take on my beloved fattoush!

      Reply
    10. Joanne Bruno says

      July 06, 2014 at 6:21 am

      So you've gone and combined my two favorite summer salads into one! What could be better?!

      Reply
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