Raw Lebanese Fatoush with Garlic Sauce

[Reesh]

I haven't been on in a while but as I've been having more success in recent months with being mostly raw, I thought I'd come around again and share the deliciousness that I crafted today.

The inspiration for this is from my favorite Lebanese restaurant up the street. Fatoush typically comes with pita chips and can be topped with chicken shawarma, but I wanted to make a raw vegan version. So I did! The raw sliced almonds are a good pita alternative, but for those with mad dehydrator skillz, they might be able to come with something better :)

Serves 2 entree sized portions

1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 cucumber, diced
1 green pepper, diced
7 napa cabbage leaves, chopped
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
pinch of kosher salt
a few lugs of olive oil
za'taar seasoning
sliced raw almonds for the crunch

(toss it)

garlic sauce:
1 tbsp cashew butter
1 tbsp tahini
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
juice of 1 lemon

(blend it)

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[Aleesha Sattva]

mmmmmm looks good!!! :drool:

[kjduf]

that looks really really good. Gonna add this to my "recipes I am gonna make one day"!

Thanks for posting this.

[DebB]

Thanks so much for sharing your recipe! Now I'm off on the hunt of the seasoning you use, za'taar. I've never had something like this, it looks so good! *Ü*

[kaybee]

zaatar is thyme, sesame and sumac ground up, i believe. the sumac is what makes it taste lemony

[Reesh]

yes the sumac is definitely key. cannot be left out. sesame is good as well!