Cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes… Top Chef Mohamed Cheikh shares his secrets for making a successful Fattouche salad

With its vibrant flavors and varied textures, Fattouche salad is a refreshing Lebanese classic that is a hit. Mohamed Cheikh, the winner of season 12 of Top Chef, reveals his recipe for making this salad like a pro. Follow his tips to impress your guests with a simple yet sophisticated dish that is a change from the Caesar salad or tabbouleh recipe! You will be surprised by how easily you can transform fresh ingredients into a tasty and original salad.

If you don’t have these two ingredients on hand, you can replace the tangy, slightly fruity flavor of sumac with finely chopped yellow or green lemon zest. You can also use za’atar, as this herb and spice blend contains it. For the pomegranate molasses, you can simply add a little runny honey or berry jam for a fruity touch.