Fattoush is a classic bread salad from Lebanon, making use of leftover pita (toasted or fried) and mixing it with greens and vegetables. It belongs to the family of dishes called fatta, which means crushed or crumbs.
½ head of romaine lettuce, chopped
3 cucumbers, diced
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 radishes, sliced
2 sprigs green onions or spring onions, chopped
½ cup parsley, leaves picked
½ cup purslane, leaves picked
¼ cup mint, leaves picked
¼ cup fresh thyme, leaves picked
3 loaves Lebanese bread or Pitta Bread, toasted or fried (preferably whole grain)
Dressing
1 tablespoon sumac
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Recipe and photo courtesy of Al Wadi Al Akhdar.
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