FATTOUSH SALAD WITH ZAATAR CROUTONS

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

For the Salad

• 4 radishes, sliced into thin rounds
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 cucumber, cut in triangular shapes
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• ½-1 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 cup green salad, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
• 4 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  
  

For the Dressing

• 4 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 
• 3 tsp Sumac Seasoning by A Spice Affair
• Pink Himalayan Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

For the Zaatar Seasoned Croutons

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small pita bread
• Zaatar Seasoning by A Spice Affair

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F
2. With the help of scissors, cut pita bread into square shaped croutons. Place in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season with Zaatar. Mix gently and distribute seasoned bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the salad vegetables and place them in a large bowl.
4. For the dressing, mix all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
5. Combine the dressing with the salad and mix gently. Garnish with Zaatar seasoned pita and enjoy!