Fattoush

Ingredients

• 3 oz mintNutrition
• 3 tbsps olive oilNutrition
• 4 fl oz lemon juiceNutrition
• 1 cucumberNutrition
• 1 head lettuceNutrition
• 1 tbsp chopped scallionsNutrition
• 4 tbsps parsleyNutrition
• 5 large radishesNutrition
• 2 cups chopped or sliced tomatoesNutrition
• 1 small red pepperNutrition
• 2 large pita breadNutrition

Directions

1. 1Set the oven at 400° F (200° C). Place the bread squares on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside.
2. 2In a bowl, toss the cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, scallions, mint, and parsley.
3. 3In another bowl , whisk the lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sumac until blended. (Sumac is an essential spice made from the dried, powdered berries of the sumac tree.)
4. 4On a large platter with a raised rim, arrange the lettuce leaves.
5. 5Spoon the cucumber mixture over the leaves. Scatter the bread pieces on top.
6. 6Sprinkle with dressing and more salt and pepper.
7. 7Note: recipe from The Lebanese Cookbook by Hussien Dekmak.

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