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This Easy Fattoush Salad Recipe substitutes the traditional bread with flavorful roasted chickpeas. Full of vegetables and herbs, it's vegan and gluten-free.

Fattoush salad is a Lebanese bread salad with fresh herbs.

To make it gluten-free and higher in protein, I decided to replace the traditional pita bread with seasoned roasted chickpeas (garbanzo beans).

What I created may not be an authentic Fattoush salad, but it sure is delicious!

Fattoush is a popular Middle Eastern salad.

I admit that I'm not an expert when it comes to Lebanese cuisine.

However, it's easier than ever to learn about the food from countries all around the world, and I think it's fun to experiment with different flavors.

One resource I recommend checking out is Hadia's Lebanese Cuisine.

Prior to realizing I have a gluten-sensitivity, I really liked the Fattoush salad I tried in restaurants.

And since it's not so easy to find gluten-free pita bread that is also vegan, I thought, why not use chickpeas instead?

Plus they add protein and fiber, making this a hearty salad.

Chickpeas are such a versatile legume, don't you think?

I always keep my pantry stocked with both dried garbanzo beans and canned.

For a quick lunch I love making Vegan Tuna Salad.

And there's nothing like a bowl of Vegan Wild Rice Soup for dinner.

Anyway, it seemed like chickpeas would be the perfect addition to this Easy Fattoush Salad Recipe.

You don't need very many ingredients to make this Easy Fattoush Salad Recipe with Chickpeas.

Before we get started with the recipe, we will need just a few special ingredients.

Now I know what you're thinking.

I hate buying ingredients that I will only use in one recipe!

But rest assured, I promise that once you try them, you will be glad you bought them.

And I know you will be using them in other recipes (maybe even in some I share with you in the future).

What do special ingredients do you need for this Easy Fattoush Salad Recipe?

Here are the two ingredients you may not have in your pantry:

Sumac is a berry ground into powder that has a mild citrus flavor. You can sprinkle it on hummus or oven fries, and it is used in many Middle-Eastern dishes.

I use sumac when making White Bean Dip and Middle Eastern Bean Salad (Balela).

Pomegranate molasses has a sweet-tart flavor and can be used in dressings and glazes and in baking.

And guess what?

You can use both the sumac and the pomegranate molasses in this recipe for Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pomegranate-Sumac Dressing.

Doesn't it look delicious?

Other than the sumac and pomegranate molasses, the other ingredients are easily found at your local market, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

The only special tool I recommend for this recipe is the herb scissors I told you I used to make Raw Strawberry Mango Avocado Tacos.

It really makes chopping fresh herbs a breeze, and I feel it is definitely worth the money.

You can even cut the herbs when they are wet.

Plus cleaning the scissors is really easy.

Otherwise, the only other kitchen supplies that come in handy when making this recipe are parchment paper for roasting the chickpeas, and a small mason jar and lid for making the dressing.

Fattoush Salad with Chickpeas is a hearty complete meal.

I love eating it for lunch or a light and healthy dinner.

Or you can serve it as a starter with Lemon Garlic Baked Tofu and rice.

And if you want to make this Easy Fattoush Salad Recipe as part of your meal prep for the week, simply pack the roasted chickpeas, salad, and dressing in separate containers.

Then you can assemble your salad when you're ready to eat.

So are you ready to make this Easy Fattoush Salad Recipe? Let's do it!

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