"Fattoush is basically a Mediterranean fried bread salad that typically includes lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and fried pieces of pita bread. I also like to add green green onions and parsley."
Lebanese Fattoush Salad
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Prep time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 7
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ingredients
- 3 pieces pita
- 1/2 cups olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 pieces medium hearts romaine lettuce
- 1 pieces medium cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatos
- 5 pieces scallions
- 1/2 cup sliced radish
- 2 cups chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 1/2 pieces juiced lemons
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 pieces minced cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ground sumac
- to taste (recipe below) pepper
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice the pitas in half to make 6 thin rounds. Place the pitas on a nonstick sheet pan. Brush with olive oil and season with salt. Bake for about 7 minutes, until the outside is golden brown. Let cool until they become crispy.
Step 2
Chip the romaine hearts into small pieces. Rinse, drain, and add to a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Seed the cucumber, dice it, and add it to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Dice the tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 5
Mince the scallions and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 6
Add the radishes, parsley, and mint to the salad bowl and toss to combine.
Step 7
prepare the dressing : In a a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup (120 ml) of oil, the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper . whisk until well-combined. Pour the dressing over the salad.
Step 8
Break the crispy pitas into small pieces and add to the salad. Toss well.