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 Chicken Fattoush Salad |
 Dressing ingredients. Lots of sumac is key. |
 Combined dressing ingredients. Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise if it is too thin for you. |
 Vegetable ingredients. |
 Mise en place for vegetables. |
 Mise en place for chicken and bell pepper. |
 Coat pita bread with spray and sumac. Grill until very crisp. |
 Cut pita into bite size pieces. |
 Season chicken and pepper with zatar, sumac and aleppo pepper. |
 Grill for about 15 minutes over high heat or until done. |
 Toss all components except chicken, bell pepper and feta into a large bowl. Combine dressing and mix thoroughly. |
 Top individual salads with chicken and bell pepper strips. Serve feta chees table side. |
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This is a different take on traditional Lebanese fattoush salad. I have added some additional ingredients in the form of chicken breasts, red bell pepper and feta cheese that make this a nice salad main course. Toasted whole wheat pita bread adds some crunch and texture and soaks up the citrus dressing.
If you're not familar with ground sumac give it a try. Sumac is a burgundy-colored spice made from the berries of a bush that grows wild in the Middle East and parts of Italy. It has a lemony, fruity flavor and can be found in most Middle East grocery stores. Zatar is a combination of sesame seeds, sumac and thyme. Aleppo is a mild pepper also used in Middle East dishes.
This recipe is adapted from a side salad in The Whole Foods Market Cookbook. The key is using lots of sumac and making sure the pita bread is very crisp. The original recipe uses mint and parsley. I decided to use more parsley only because I didn't have mint on hand.
With all the acid in the dressing this dish calls for a wine that is acidic as well. I elected a Viansa Sonoma County 2011 Sauvignon Blanc which worked well.
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- 3 Tbs red wine vinegar
- 5 oz extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (1 1/2 tsp) minced and pressed
- 2 tsp sumac
- salt/garlic pepper to taste
- 1 Tbs Mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 lb chicken breast, boned & skinned
- 1 ea red bell pepper seeded & quartered
- Zatar spice
- Aleppo pepper
- Sumac spice
- Non stick cooking spray
- 4 cups lettuce (romaine), cut or torn into bite size pieces
- 4 cups lettuce (butter), cut or torn into bite size pieces
- 1 ea cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, cleaned and chopped
- 2 ea roma tomatoes cleaned, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 cup parlsey, minced
- 2 pieces whole wheat pita bread, toasted/grilled until very crisp, then cut into bite size pieces
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
- Combine all dressing ingredients except olive oil in a bowl. Gradually add the oil whisking to form an emulsion. If the dressing is too thin for your liking add a tablespoon of mayonnaise to thicken it. Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Set the dressing aside until ready to mix the salad.
- Spray pita rounds with non stick spray and sprinkle sumac on both sides. Grill or bake until crisp; then cut into bite size pieces. Set aside until ready to assmeble the salad.
- Season chicken breasts and bell pepper with sumac, zatar and aleppo pepper. Grill over high heat until done about 15 minutes. Cut bell pepper into strips. Allow chicken to rest then cut into strips before salad assembly.
- Toss together all salad ingredients except chicken, bell pepper and feta cheese. Coat with dressing and mix well. Top with chicken and bell pepper strips. Serve with feta cheese table side.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 410g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 682 | |
| Calories from Fat 482 | 71% |
| Total Fat 54.39g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 12.14g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.11g | |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium 751mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 22.33g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 8.2g | 5% |
| Protein 27.06g | 43% |
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August 12, 2012Considering my fondness for middle east food, this goes directly to my "Try Soon" recipes. As always, I love your presentation.
August 7, 2012This recipe looks and sounds amazing! This would be a good introduction to Lebanese food for my family! Thank You!
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