Description
This dish is an elevated, protein-packed variation of a traditional Levantine bread salad. It focuses heavily on utilizing simple, high-quality, seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the grilled chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
For the fattoush salad
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 small pita breads, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for toasting pita)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp sumac (optional but traditional)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Toast the pita: Toss pita pieces with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Grill the chicken: Cook over medium-high heat for about 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, sumac, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, onion, parsley, mint, pomegranate arils, and toasted pita.
- Dress and serve: Toss the salad with the dressing, top with sliced grilled chicken, and serve immediately.
Notes
For the freshest flavor, toss the salad with the dressing just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp and the pita delightfully crunchy. Leftover grilled chicken can also be used for quick meals the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal