Turkey Fattoush Salad with Pita Croutons (Zahtar)
An aromatic blend of thyme, sesame seed, sumac and sea salt, zahtar is a favorite in North Africa and the Middle East. Here, the seasoning adds zesty herbal and earthy flavors, along with delicate sweet and salty notes, to this eastern Mediterranean salad known as fattoush. It traditionally includes coarsely chopped vegetables, a tart lemon dressing, and large croutons made of toasted or fried pita bread. We add cooked turkey to create a vibrant main-dish salad.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Pita Bread | 1 slice (30g) white | 79 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Leaf | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 rounds whole-wheat pita bread
- 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. sweet paprika
- Salt, to taste, plus 1/4 tsp.
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 Tbs. zahtar
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 lb. cooked turkey, shredded or cut into pieces
- 1 cup seeded and chopped English cucumbers
- 1 cup seeded and chopped ripe tomatoes
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley