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Tangy-Crispy Chickpea Fattoush
Fattoush, a Levantine salad, tosses hunks of toasted pita with fresh vegetables and sometimes meats. In this version, we fry chickpeas until golden and sprinkle them on top. The chickpeas, along with a tahini-enriched dressing, make the salad substantial enough to be a light vegetarian main. Brick-red in color and tangy in flavor, ground sumac is made by pulverizing the dried berries of the sumac plant. Find it in well-stocked grocery stores, spice shops and Middle Eastern markets.
4
Servings
Tip
Don’t skip rinsing, draining and patting the chickpeas dry. Rinsing rids them of their starchy canning liquid, and draining and drying ensures the cornstarch won’t clump during tossing. Less moisture also means less splatter during frying.
50 minutes
Ingredients
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½
small red onion, thinly sliced
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2
tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
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01In a large serving bowl, toss the onion, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sumac and ¼ teaspoon salt; let stand. Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium, toast the pita, stirring, until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil, then toss. Toast, stirring often, until the pieces are golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Off heat, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the remaining sumac, then toss. Transfer to one side of a large paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out the skillet.
Reviews
October 22, 2025
Fast, easy and tasty.
I have made this a few times now and it’s a great main dish for a summer day. I used naan bread instead of pita. So delicious.
August 11, 2025
Delicious
This recipe was very easy to follow and absolutely delicious! Already planning to make again.
May 26, 2025
Absolutely Delicious!
Stumbled across this recipe last week and decided to give it a try. Loved it, and I only used one pan! Definitely putting this one into regular circulation.
September 20, 2025
Absolutely delicious
I’m such a fan of Milk street. I subscribe to the magazine and have several of their books. This recipe is so easy and flavorful, I bring it to parties as a side dish and. Everyone always ask me for the recipe and it’s also perfect for a mid week dinner.
August 25, 2025
Spicy and crispy
We had this crispy salad for lunch today, and loved it! I used homemade multigrain pita and mixed leaf lettuce since my husband doesn’t like arugula. I was a bit leery about the amount of sumach, but it was perfectly spiced. Will make it again!
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