fattoush

This is a refreshing Middle Eastern chopped salad with a lemony zip. Chop or dice all of the ingredients into small pieces, so each forkful contains a complete variety of delicious flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pita breads
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
  • 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 2 Tbsp mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 – 1/2cup Lemon Garlic Dressing

Garlic Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Pinch of salt & pepper

Preparation:

Toast pita breads until well done, cool, and break/crush into small pieces. Set aside. Chop lettuce into very small pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, including the pita pieces. Pour Lemon Garlic Salad dressing over the salad and toss to combine all the flavors well. Serve.