Fatouche (v) Recipe
Green salad with black olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, fried pita chips, and house Italian dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under running water. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Cucumber and Tomatoes
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut it into half-moon shapes. Dice the tomatoes into small pieces. Add both to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Add Black Olives
Slice the black olives in half and add them to the bowl, mixing them gently with the vegetables.
- 4
Fry Pita Chips
Cut the pita bread into triangles. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the pita triangles until golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the skillet and let them drain on paper towels.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended and emulsified.
Assembly
- 6
Combine Everything
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly. Finally, top the salad with the fried pita chips.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant salad. Enjoy!


