Fattoush Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 4 small radishes
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup mint
• 2 pieces wheat pita bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for toasting the pita bread.
2. 2Cut whole wheat pita bread into small squares or triangles and spread on a baking sheet.
3. 3Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pita pieces, toss to coat, and bake for 10 minutes or until crispy.
4. 4Wash and dry all vegetables. Chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and radishes into bite-sized pieces.
5. 5Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint.
6. 6In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, herbs, and cooled pita chips.
7. 7For the dressing, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sumac, sea salt, and black pepper.
8. 8Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
9. 9Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
10. 10Toss the salad again before serving, adjusting the seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
11. 11Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crispness of the pita chips and the freshness of the vegetables.
12. 12Garnish with additional fresh herbs or a sprinkle of sumac for an extra flavor boost.