Fattoush Salad

Serves Four

 

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Fattoush salad consists of Mediterranean seasonal vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and mint. The dressing contains lemon juice, olive oil and sumac, a tangy and peppery spice that can be found in stores or online at penzeys.com.

 

Ingredients:

Salad

2 large pieces whole-wheat pita bread, cut into wedges

1 tbsp olive oil

3 heads (one package) organic romaine lettuce, chopped

1 bag shredded cabbage

1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped

1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped

2 scallions, chopped

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise

1 hot house cucumber, peeled and chopped

 

Ingredients:

Dressing

2 lemons, juiced

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/3 cup cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp local honey

1/2 tsp sumac powder

2 tbsps fresh mint, stems removed

A dash of sea salt and black pepper

 

Directions:

Salad

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheet with nonstick foil.

2. Cut pita into eight wedges, arrange in single layer on baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and bakefor 12 minutes (turning every four minutes).

3. Assemble salad together, topping with pita crisps.

 

Directions:

Dressing

Pulse in blender or food processor until it reaches a smooth consistency.