Fattoush--Arab salad with pita croutons Feast in the Middle East:Episode 16

[@blanchetv]

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[@deezee715]

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[@blanchetv]

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[@meredithtouma2366]

As a German-American married into a fully Lebanese family (with a mother-in-law who struggles to share recipes with) I LOVE and appreciate ALL your videos of the Middle East region favorites. My husband thanks you too! Easy to follow, great explanation of processes - you have made Lebanese cooking feasible! TY!

[@blanchetv]

+Meredith Touma So happy to hear that, as that is what I set out to do! So glad you find the recipes easy to follow and thanks for your feedback! :)

[@leoss67]

dear, the lady is from Palestine, and this is not Lebanese cooking, more likely Levant cooking

[@nadineissa4277]

But fattush is a lebanese salad originated from zahle lebanon

[@KedlynEsparza]

Thank you for the recipe. It looks delicious!! I am from Mexico but work with Arabic people. Yesterday, I tried this salad when celebrating Easter with them and I loved it!!! I'll definitely give it a try!

[@blanchetv]

+Kedlyn G Wonderful! And btw I loooooove Mexican food ;)

[@nancyminas284]

Thank you for sharing this video tutorial, I add to my collection list of recipes. Specially today is Ramadan here in saudi Arabia, it's worth it for me.

[@danijelakelava6602]

Yes, it is also refreshing and beautiful.♥️😍😘😄❤️

[@rauganvlog9063]

Nice so delicious salad

[@aisyahtahir4671]

Fantastic video!!Love Fattoush soooooooo muchhhhhhhhhhhhh🥰👏🏻

[@ratnakarahuja4409]

THANK YOU, MADAM FOR WONDERFUL RECIPE. PLEASE ADD MORE ON MIDDLE EAST RECIPES.

[@theHookdudewest]

wow !! so simple to prepare & looks very tasty ... thank you for sharing this recipe

[@lorinanuguid7825]

I love fattoush salad.

[@carmencarrion7072]

This is one of my favorites to pick up so now i can make it myself. So simple and clear :)

[@TazeensKitchen]

ok

[@danielwoods7930]

I had this at a moroccan and Lebanese restaurant. I can say I love this over a greek salad any day. Love having feta cheese instead of chicken with this salad

[@blanchetv]

The best!!

[@happygoams9479]

Lovely

[@louisaziz1235]

One of our favorite meals, especially in the summertime. One thing that I do is to seperate the khoobz, before they go stale, and coat them with a zahtar and olive oil mixture before toasting them in the oven. Makes a great snack with labne and tomatoes...and croutons for Farroush when broken. Thank you for another amazing video.

[@blanchetv]

Thank you! And yes za'atar makes a great addition! ;)

[@mradios4671]

what is za'atar ?

[@jacquiwhitehouse2924]

I just adore all your recipes, I’m from uk, & just love all Mediterranean & Middle Eastern recipes, thank you for sharing, so quick to put together so tasty 😋 just beautiful wholesome food. Thank you also for putting me onto sumac I just adore it...!!! A very big thumbs up 👍 from me, Please keep the recipes coming have tried & tested most of them time & time again God bless you Blanch 💖💖💖😘😘

[@blanchetv]

Thank you so much dear, we appreciate your feedback and God Bless you too! ;)

[@anastasiamathura5401]

Looks delicious

[@rorydesmond8623]

I am learning to be a home cook thank you for your wonderful videos and blog. I enjoy your excellent teaching manner. You entertain and educate and help me learn entire new recipes.

[@annengei2814]

Nice salad.

[@PeriyanayagiAmmanCreations]

Super👌

[@HG-qq3ei]

Easy and quick recipes, love your channel.

[@blanchetv]

Thank you, hope you subscribe and join our cooking family! ;)

[@universallove3673]

looks refreshing and delicious. Ate some taboule and I'm hooked 🤗🥰

[@evanaabraham2763]

I make my own pita bread, freeze them for a long time, when wormed in toaster oven they taste like fresh.

[@blanchetv]

Perfect!

[@geenakimberly8421]

My favorite salad ever😋

[@crayfish9945]

I like the idea of using Mint . If I had both plants I would try this excellent looking salad Twice, once w/ each plant !

[@tahirmean3605]

Very nice ❤❤

[@MrRhetcrit]

I'm an old fat guy for whom 'healthy' recipes are an anathema. I use almost the exact same ingredients for my fattoush, but the pita pieces I use have been set under a chicken in a roasting pan. With onions and garlic cloves in there, by the time my chicken is done, I have pitas. onions. and garlic all cooked in chicken fat (read: unhealthy, saturated fat). I know it's a heart attack on a plate, but damn, it tastes so good!

[@blanchetv]

Hey chicken fat is where it's at! Better than processed oils that's for sure. Since you are a chicken fat fan too, I have another great recipe where the chicken is baked on the bread, so the bread absorbs all the pan juices: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KTipmkd5WMm7M

[@deemattina6234]

I think I'll airfry my pita croutons. Delish

[@blanchetv]

Excellent idea! ;)

[@m.c.fromnyc2187]

Great, simple, fresh and tasty salad dressing! No need for store bought stuff, that come with all the chemicals and other bad ingredients.

[@blanchetv]

Absolutely! ;)

[@mitsu82100]

Really good one........love it....

[@DailyInspiration300]

My absolute favorite, I just add something grill so I can get the protein as well and it's perfectly healthy, delicious and colorful diet. Thanks for the recipe... I will give it a try at home but I thought that pomegranate is also one of the ingredient in Fattoush, isn't?

[@blanchetv]

Yes I forgot to add it on video, it is totally optional though. It does add a bit of sweetness, but not entirely necessary. If you have it, try adding a tablespoon first to see if you like it. ;)

[@mykidsarebrilliant]

This looks delicious! Thank you for the lesson!

[@durgadhakal6663]

yes lovely you made very nice Salad, I like it .... its so yammy , healthy with dinner and lunch. Thank you for teaching...

[@Sprint1320]

Omg, I made this today and it turned out DELICIOUS. Please upload more videos of salads, beef and chicken items. Thanks.

[@blanchetv]

Thank you--working on new videos soon ;)

[@annengei2814]

Kindly write down the names of your dressings.I only know lemon,olive oil,.....

[@aejazdar6794]

What about the red radish?

[@santanauvag9194]

Super

[@MrJalope]

I made this and put it over the Arayes recipe of yours with some tzatziki in the middle...OMG. Im thinking of selling this sandwich in my shop!!

[@anonym-lv5hf]

i dont know why but i trust you

[@1bojanbojan]

Amazing

[@carlaginestrini1678]

You try to give the video more brightness it will be great if you do

[@wrestlingfans8502]

New salad recipe please send

[@jollyblsn1980]

Wow,,,i love it!

[@sandrapes]

I like to read the ingredients, my English is not very good,can you tell me the last ingredient for the dressing please

[@blanchetv]

Yes it is a spice called sumac, about 1-2 teaspoons depending on your preference.

[@lilipatty98]

I would love to make this salad, thank you for sharing

[@kareemfarhat8061]

This is all i ever crave when i fast!!!

[@blanchetv]

Good craving, and this is an excellent way to break the fast! ;)

[@sediqehshariati5334]

Hi, I wish you write the ingredient for seasoning the salad. If you do me a favor.and thank you in advance.

[@blanchetv]

It is called Sumac.

[@sediqehshariati5334]

Thanks for answering.

[@sediqehshariati5334]

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[@durgadhakal6663]

but one thing I have dought is there no any leafy salad? like romain lettuce.?

[@blanchetv]

Some parts of the Arab world also add romaine lettuce to this exact salad, and that is great too!

[@durgadhakal6663]

Thank you my dear lovely Miss,, I got it .....

[@maheshvaidya4426]

Can we use balsamic vinegar as well?

[@blanchetv]

You can but it will change the flavor a bit.

[@maheshvaidya4426]

@@blanchetv thanks

[@CharlieSill62VO]

Love the controlling of the salt/fat with those pita chips!

[@jacquesdaoud4263]

looking gooooood

[@Rajachemayel]

Why lemon when you have sumak ?????

[@blanchetv]

They have flavor profiles that compliment one another. But you can make it your own depending on what you prefer.

[@TheWinners725]

well done chef I like how you describe everything you definitely deserve million subcibers

[@blanchetv]

Thank you!! ;)

[@safiayounus4015]

What about lettuce n pomegranate syrup or molasses… they r missing.

[@GolDreadLocks]

Hello, this is lovely! I have always had mine with spinach and red kidney beans(peas), but as you said it is good to use the veggies in season, so I like the versatility of your recipe, thank you...

[@debraflanagan9355]

Beautiful salad. Where do I find that last spice you put in sumac?

[@blanchetv]

Thank you! Fortunately it is available online: amzn.to/2zCKWke or in middleeastern supermarkets.

[@shantitamang3003]

Sakhteen madam 😄

[@a.humphries8678]

This looks great!! What kind of mint is used? Thanks!

[@blanchetv]

Thank you! I just use whatever mint I can find in the supermarket in the produce section ;)

[@Lifestylefun17]

Hello Wanted to ask a simple question What if i dont get sumac powder and pita bread? Any substitud3?

[@blanchetv]

You can use naan bread, and paprika or allspice.

[@mohinivishnu9732]

Nice

[@mitsu82100]

Thanks a lot... given me such a quick reply...

[@johnnyquest6115]

Please notice the lack of use of vinegar in Middle Eastern cooking. I think that's great! What better way to get the best taste out of all the ingredients you're using?

[@blanchetv]

Yes, we don't really use vinegar! For salads generally we use olive oil, lemon juice, pomeganate molasses, and season with sumac or even za'atar which all have the zesty properties of vinegar.

[@palashtiwari578]

Kudos to the recepie @blanchetv tried it an loved it, the salad is really pretty and so are you

[@blanchetv]

Thank you! =)

[@MayS7ven]

Finally, I can stop bugging my Boss' cook to prepare fattoush for me every now and then. You have helped me learn how to make mine. However, over here, they add beetroot but I realized you did not. Also he adds a little bit of black pepper to the salad dressing.

[@blanchetv]

Glad to help Homa! You can add whatever you wish to make it your own, from beetroot and romaine to pepper if you want it more spicy.

[@lovearsii1176]

Wowow thanky very much

[@chefyoussefbtina7426]

hello yummy chef Thanks

[@jehanabdullah9391]

Your salad looks delicious. Can I fry the pita bread instead of baking it?

[@blanchetv]

Absolutely--that is how it is traditionally done, I only baked it to save a few calories lol

[@nancylee4027]

What else can you do sumac?

[@blanchetv]

Sumac has a lemony flavor, you can add it to anything that you would like to add a tart flavor and pretty color. I use sumac for chicken, fish, salads, and even sprinkle on hummus :)

[@thekingofcamelot]

Love Fatoush Salad!

[@flonar1]

I always add Romain lettuce to this salad. It’s great! I love it too ✌🏻

[@emilenaim]

Where's the pomegranate molasses?! This would lift it up to another level.

[@blanchetv]

Yes it would for sure! I was so frustrated that day, because I did not have it on hand, I used up every last drop for another recipe and forgot lol!

[@mitsu82100]

Where l can find Sumak.....

[@johnbogdon1413]

At a health foods store. Or go online and type Sumak you will have many sources where to find this spice.

[@Raidmoh26]

I liked it... thank you

[@blanchetv]

+Abu Ahmed my pleasure :)

[@muhammadumer8197]

You should add subtitle in English below so people know what you are putting inside the bowl

[@paulsamuels8666]

She is speaking clear English my friend.

[@headhand1111]

وين الرجلة

[@jamehka]

wheres new videos? i like them

[@blanchetv]

Thank you for your interest! My editor is out of country, as soon as he gets back I will have another one--if you subscribed to my channel you will get them as soon as I make them. Hugs--Blanche

[@jamehka]

Oh great! I did subscribe. I love your recipes. - Jameh

[@anamiefenol8785]

Hi excuse me where she did cooked actually the bread in oven?answer me please. thabks

[@blanchetv]

Yes in the oven--though you can deep fry the bread too if you wish.

[@anamiefenol8785]

blanchetv thank you so much Ma'am

[@johnbogdon1413]

This is a nice video recipe. However, my parents always used lettuce in this recipe. The lettuce gives the salad a full-bodied taste along with the other ingredients you mentioned.. We also used lots of real lemon juice and plump calamata (zatoon) olives..

[@rosaurayapur4223]

same here and this is actually the first time I see bell pepper being added. I've also had this with sumac or z'tar

[@xCUBITUSx]

Actually this dish is originally from southern lebanon and should also have chopped romaine lettuce in it along with mâche ( dunno how it's called in english) and the seasoning needs pomegranate molases.

[@blanchetv]

+xCUBITUSx There are many variations of fattoush, (the region I ate it from had no lettuce but you can always add it) and this dish is enjoyed equally among Lebanese, Palestinians, Syrians, and Jordanians :)

[@robaalfaham2910]

xCUBITUSx I am from Syria and without lemon and pomegranate juice it's not the same at all

[@mayajsmin1738]

she added lemon and sumac which is very tasty. Pomegranate molases is very nice as well. There are variations and different preferences

[@senoritasue2642]

Give us full recipe

[@mradios4671]

do you mix Pomegranate molasses with lemon juice, olive oil and sumac ?

[@shrazzi]

this is one of our favorite salads! I usually mix a little local honey in with the lemon juice and watch my kids fight over the last bits at the bottom of the bowl.

[@alistaircooke3233]

This salad would be awesome with sliced avacado and jalapeño maybe some marinated artichoke hearts.

[@johnbogdon1413]

Adding other ingredients such as you mentioned would change the recipe. This is a middle eastern salad not Mexican.

[@rehandias8096]

please can i take a recipe? please write down here all ingredients with dressing item

[@johnbogdon1413]

My family came from the middle east and Fatoush was one of our favorite salads. However, your video eliminated one fine ingredient. Lemons. Why wasn't this added to the dressing?

[@blanchetv]

Maybe because you did not watch the entire video? I mentioned the lemon juice I added at 4:58

[@lolloli5525]

Powiedziałaś CEBULA? :-)

[@jorgedevillenagonzales8231]

Great¡, It looks yummy, I 'll prepare it tomorrow. thank you beautiful!!

[@shammondal7813]

I don’t know your salad but you so beautiful ladies I love you and I am from India and my state is Goa

[@sallygo7984]

how do you spell mak?!

[@blanchetv]

Sumac ;)

[@sallygo7984]

blanchetv thank you you are great

[@johnbogdon1413]

sumak

[@Me-eq3ny]

i am not trying to be mean but apple cinder vineger is tha main ingredient of the salad ps i am from egypt just sayin

[@johnbogdon1413]

We are from the middle eastern region and we always used lemon and a pinch of cider vinegar.

[@josephryanmabaquiao4825]

what if i dont have samak

[@blanchetv]

Add a little more lemon juice

[@johnbogdon1413]

you can use zaata. a middle eastern confection that has sumak, oregano and other spices. Check your middle eastern groceries or spice marts online.

[@021om6]

Lettuce?

[@blanchetv]

You can certainly add lettuce ;)

[@LoftyProduction]

Can you put the recipe in the description box please. I can't keep running up and down the stairs! lol.

[@msj.randel1496]

Unless you have corn tortillas or corn chips, if no pita.

[@jackiemirza342]

I'm Lebanese I always mix some of the dressing with the pitta and salad you just mix it with the vegetables

[@irantehran6426]

سلام , تشکر thanks goodbye

[@monuraturi484]

mam u r confusing its not tabooleh..

[@blanchetv]

Nope it is fattoush lol

[@elimonjal]

this salad is similar to Mexico's Cesar Salad.

[@blanchetv]

+elimonjal Wow I had no idea, thanks for letting me know!

[@ebarrood]

we always put pitted, oil-cured olives in it. does anyone else?

[@blanchetv]

It's not traditional but sounds good to me! I like breaking the rules :)

[@johnbogdon1413]

Ed, we use calamata or other middle eastern pitted olives to taste. Try this recipe with lemon and mint.

[@elsalisa146]

I think the reason the pita chips were originally fried was it was easier and faster. Most homes in the Middle East didn't have their own oven.

[@dunnnuu6502]

excellent fattoush ,the commentary made it much longer, it could've been without or very little commentary , u r nice. u look nice. amayzing house. and wow u r arab

[@brigidatruman6978]

Love your videos and you’re so beautiful 😘😘😘

[@fatimanelson2725]

Do you have Instagram account? Or instagram tv? Would be cool! Thank you for your explanation too.

[@blanchetv]

Yes! Instagram @blanchemedia. Will work on insta tv 👍