March 5, 2010

Fattoush: A famous Levantine salad



Need a salad bursting with colors and flavor? That's fattoush, the famous, healthy and delicious Levantine pita bread salad. I personally add few drops of pomegranate molasses to my dressing, which makes a huge difference.

Ingredients:

-2 romaine hearts chopped

-2 small cucumbers (English or Persian) diced

-3 radishes diced

-2 medium vine tomatoes diced 

-1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves (no stems)

-1/4 cup chopped mint leaves (no stems)

-2-3 green onions sliced (white and green parts)

-1 loaf of pita bread (toasted)

Dressing:

-1/4 cup lemon juice

-1/2 tsp sumac

-1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

-1/2 cup olive oil

-1/2 tsp salt

-Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Break the pita bread in small pieces, toss with some oil and spread them on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 10-15 min at 375 F or until crispy golden brown.

Toss all ingredients in a salad bowl and serve.

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