Summer sumac fattoush
Tangy, crispy, zingy and oh so colourful
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Summer sumac fattoush
Serves 2-4
Fattoush, a zesty fried bread salad, is Lebanon’s answer to Italy’s panzanella. But while panzanella typically features stale bread soaked in water, olive oil or lemon juice until it is soft and chewy, the bread in fattoush is fried, toasted or roasted to a crunchy crisp. To make sure you get maximum crispiness from your toasted bread, it’s best to make it just before serving (it can turn chewy rather than crispy if left out too long).
Packed with iceberg lettuce, cucumber, radishes and zucchini, this fattoush is crunchy and maximally fresh. The sumac dressing really packs a punch so it’s often best if people add it themselves according to their own taste (I like lots!). Sumac is a fantastic, lemony Middle Eastern spice. It goes well in both sweet and savoury dishes where you might use lemon juice or rind.