Grilled Fattoush

Vegetarian
Health score
41%
Grilled Fattoush
45 min.
6
295kcal
41.03%sweetness
100%saltiness
57.07%sourness
50.86%bitterness
47.78%savoriness
57.99%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

This grilled fattoush is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and grilled pita bread, it's a flavorful and satisfying option that's sure to impress. The combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and kalamata olives creates a refreshing and colorful dish, while the feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy touch. The real star of this recipe is the dressing, a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin that ties all the flavors together perfectly.

What sets this fattoush apart is the addition of grilled vegetables and pita bread, which adds a wonderful smoky flavor and texture to the salad. The zucchini and bell peppers are grilled to perfection, with just the right amount of char, and the pita bread is toasted until crispy, adding a delightful crunch. This dish is not only tasty but also nutritious, offering a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's a well-balanced and flavorful option that's perfect for those looking for a healthier alternative to traditional fattoush.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish at your next barbecue or enjoying it as a light meal, this grilled fattoush is sure to be a hit. It's a simple yet impressive dish that showcases the best of Mediterranean flavors. So, fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy a delicious and healthy treat with this grilled fattoush recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cucumber 
  • teaspoon cumin 
  • 0.8 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.8 cup spring onion chopped
  • cup kalamata olives 
  •  optional: lemon 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parsley chopped
  •  wholewheat pita breads 
  •  bell pepper red
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • large tomatoes chopped
  •  zucchini 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill to high. Halve the zucchinis length-wise and cut the peppers into large chunks and remove seeds.Separate the layers of the pitas to make 6 pita circles.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the zucchini, peppers, and pitas, and salt and pepper them.
  3. Roll them around, to make sure they have a good coat of oil. Grill the veggies for about 2-3 minutes per side, until nice grill marks have formed and the veggies are slightly tender. Then grill the pitas, for 1 minute per side, until toasty.In a large serving bowl, add all the other veggies and herbs.Once the grilled veggies have cooled, chop them into inch cubes and add them to the serving bowl.Break the pitas into bite-size pieces and add to the mix. Toss the salad and sprinkle the feta over the top.
  4. Mix cup of olive oil and the juice of one lemon in a small bowl. Season with cumin, salt and pepper and whisk.
  5. Drizzle over the salad when ready to serve!

Nutrition Facts

Calories295kcal
Protein11.1%
Fat51.4%
Carbs37.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.08
Glycemic Load
16.54
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.767391304348%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5mg
Hesperetin
5.4mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Apigenin
5.6mg
Luteolin
1.22mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
2.68mg

Taste

Sweetness:
41.03%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
57.07%
Bitterness:
50.86%
Savoriness:
47.78%
Fattiness:
57.99%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.84kcal
14.74%
Fat:17.67g
27.18%
Saturated Fat:4.41g
27.59%
Carbohydrates:29g
9.67%
Net Carbohydrates:23.66g
8.6%
Sugar:7.08g
7.87%
Cholesterol:16.69mg
5.56%
Sodium:928.5mg
40.37%
Protein:8.58g
17.16%
Vitamin C:95.82mg
116.14%
Vitamin K:85.32µg
81.25%
Vitamin A:2450.18IU
49%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.98%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.81%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.63%
Folate:90.3µg
22.57%
Vitamin E:3.27mg
21.8%
Fiber:5.34g
21.37%
Potassium:697.14mg
19.92%
Calcium:189.15mg
18.91%
Phosphorus:178.83mg
17.88%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.43%
Magnesium:58.34mg
14.58%
Iron:2.35mg
13.03%
Copper:0.23mg
11.68%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
11.02%
Zinc:1.55mg
10.36%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.63%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.28%
Selenium:3.52µg
5.02%
Source:Foodista