Levantine-Style Fattoush Salad

• RL3 cup romaine lettuce · chopped
• FC2 cup fresh, crunchy vegetables · chopped
• LJ1 tbsp lemon juice
• PM1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• GS3/4 tsp ground sumac
• SS1 pinch sea salt
• BP1 pinch black pepper
• MS1/2 tsp maple syrup
• EVextra virgin olive oil · optional
• FM1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
• PC1 1/2 cup pita chips
• PA1/4 cup pomegranate arils
• C15 oz chickpeas · optional

Préparation

1. 1

   Combine the lettuce, chopped vegetables, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat the vegetables in the dressing.

2. 2

   Adjust the flavor profile to preference by incorporating maple syrup for sweetness, additional lemon juice for acidity, more pomegranate molasses for depth, or a small amount of high-quality olive oil for richness.

3. 3

   Garnish the mixture with fresh mint leaves, pita chips, pomegranate arils, and optional chickpeas just before serving to maintain the texture of the pita.