Fattoush
Fattoush is a Lebanese salad, good for hot weather. The recipe uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Ground sumac consists of the red sumac berries, and it used in Middle Eastern, particularly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is a succulent with a lemony flavor, and it makes a nice salad green.

Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 17 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
If purslane is unavailable, watercress, parsley, or arugula may be substituted.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Mix the water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened.
- 02
Remove from heat, and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper.
- 03
Refrigerate until ready to use.
- 04
In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, mint, bell pepper, purslane, and arugula.
- 05
Toss with the dressing, and serve with pita.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: Public domain, credited to Own work; view original image record .



