Fatoosh
Fatoosh brings together crunchy baked pita with crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, and cool cucumber, all lifted by a tangy sumac and lemon vinaigrette. Fresh parsley and mint add herbal brightness, while garlic and black pepper round out the flavor. Serve it as a lively lunch or side when you want something refreshing and textural.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fatoosh, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Toast the pitas in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until crisp. Remove from the oven and break them into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss together the toasted pita pieces, romaine lettuce, green onions, cucumber, and tomatoes.
- 4
In a small bowl, combine the parsley, garlic, sumac powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint. Pour over the pita mixture and toss just before serving.
- Calories 173.3 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 2.67 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 20.91 g 8%
- Total Fat 8.97 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.51 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 206.87 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 67.76 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 186.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 99.09 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 21.49 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fatoosh is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cocktail Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 173.3 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fatoosh made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cocktail Tomatoes, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fatoosh?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 173.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fatoosh easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Fatoosh healthy?
- Fatoosh has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 173.3 calories and 2.67 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 206.87 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.51 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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