Fattoush with Queso Fresco is a Middle Eastern-style bread salad. This summer salad recipe starts with crispy romaine lettuce, cool cucumbers, ripe cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and freshly-picked herbs mixed with a secret ingredient. This secret ingredient is well-seasoned pita chips toasted in the oven to crisp perfection. A pro tip: don’t be tempted to use store-bought pita chips. Take the time to make your own, because once you do, you will never want to buy the store stuff again. When plating, don’t forget to top things off with crumbled queso fresco and a dash of sumac.
This delicious salad recipe is so flavorful and satisfying you will forget it all started with a lettuce. Enjoy!
To make the Fattoush with Queso Fresco, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
In a small bowl, whisk together 4 teaspoons za’atar and ⅓ cup olive oil.
Spread out pita pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with za’atar oil. Toss to coat and spread in one layer.
Toast, tossing once, until crisp and golden for 10-12 minutes. Then leave to cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons honey, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon za’atar.
Add in chopped lettuce, 1 thinly sliced red onion, 2 chopped cucumbers, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, 1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems, ½ cup torn dill, and ½ cup mint leaves. Add pita chips and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.
Transfer the salad to a platter and top with 4 ounces crumbled queso fresco and sprinkle with sumac.
Serve and enjoy!
This Fattoush with Queso Fresco salad recipe makes a great side that can be served along with meat, fish, or vegetarian dishes. Try it soon, and please leave us a comment below to let us know what you think.
Superb salad! The homemade pita chips are game-changin
Love this salad!
Totally loved this recipe! Made it for my gal pals, they went wild over it.
I made this Fattoush for my girls' night, and they loved it so much. The homemade pita chips are a game changer. Such a fresh and vibrant salad.
OMG! This Fattoush is like a party in my mouth! 😍 I made it for our summer BBQ last weekend, and it was a smash hit! The homemade pita chips are a game changer. I can't believe I ever bought the store ones! Definitely adding this to my go-to recipes! 🍅🥗✨
Wow! This fattoush recipe blew my mind! I made it for a summer BBQ, and my friends couldn't get enough. The crispy homemade pita chips made all the difference. I'm proud to say it was the star of the show! Highly recommend to everyone!
This Fattoush with Queso Fresco is a game changer! Made it for my fam’s BBQ and they devoured it. So fresh and tasty!
Delicious. Made this for a summer picnic and everyone loved it. The homemade pita chips added a nice touch and really took it to the next level.
I made this Fattoush with my family last weekend and everyone loved it. The fresh veggies mixed with crispy pita was a hit. It's a must try in summer.
Simply, the best!
Thanks for sharing this recipe! It was delicious!
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