Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad with Quorn Fillet Strips

Experience the vibrant flavors of a classic Lebanese fattoush salad, elevated with protein-rich vegetarian Quorn Fillet Strips. This refreshing dish combines crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and homemade pita croutons for an authentic Middle Eastern meal.

Ingredients for Fattoush Salad

Serves 4

For the salad

• 1 pack of Quorn Fillet Strips
• 1 large pita bread, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 200 g frozen broad beans, thawed and peeled
• 100 g red cabbage, shredded
• ½ cucumber, diced
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 80 g watercress
• 100 g feta cheese, crumbled

For the dressing

• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, dry-fried
• 1 handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon paprika powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to Make Lebanese Fattoush

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Spread pita pieces on a baking tray and bake for 8 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, combine Quorn Fillet Strips, broad beans, red cabbage, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
3. For the dressing, toast cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds, then grind finely. Add to a jar with mint, oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Drizzle over salad and toss gently.
4. Arrange watercress on a serving platter, top with dressed salad, then scatter feta and pita croutons on top.

Recipe and image courtesy of Quorn