Heirloom Tomato Fattoush

Heirloom Tomato Fattoush

If you haven’t had fattoush yet, here’s a good gateway recipe.  This variation on the Middle Eastern classic is made with sumac, cilantro, crisped pita chips, tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, and feta.  It’s a wonderful combination of Mediterranean flavors, and a substantial salad that has become a fixture on our weekly summer menus.  I love it because it’s a different way to enjoy the gorgeous heirloom tomatoes of the season; the sumac and pomegranate dressing give them unique flavor, and the pita makes it the crunchiest non-lettuce salad you’ll ever eat.  Enjoy!

Heirloom Tomato Fattoush

Heirloom Tomato Fattoush

Serves: 2-4

Prep time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound assorted heirloom tomatoes (varied colors are best)
  • 4 teaspoons sumac, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 pita rounds, cut into small pieces and toasted in the oven until golden brown

For the dressing:

Directions

  1. Mix sumac (including the water it’s been soaking in) with lemon juice, molasses, pomegranate juice, garlic, and vinegar in a bowl.
  2. Whisk in olive oil and salt.

    Heirloom Tomato Fattoush

For the salad:

Directions

  1. Slice tomatoes and arrange in a bowl.  Add feta, mint, parsley and pita pieces.
  2. Add half the dressing, then toss to gently coat the ingredients.
  3. Check seasoning and add salt if desired.
    Heirloom Tomato Fattoush

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