Lebanese Fattoush Salad

Ingredients

• 1 loaf pita bread (cut into cubes (either fry or bake))
• 1 medium romaine lettuce ((5-6 cups after cutting))
• 1½ cup cucumber (sliced)
• 1 cup radish (sliced)
• 3 medium vine ripe tomatoes (medium diced )
• ½ cup green onions (chopped)
• ½ cup parsley (chopped)
• ⅓ cup mint (chopped)
• ½ cup carrots (sliced or shredded)
• ½ cup red cabbage (shredded)
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp summac
• 3 tbsps olive oil
• ½ tsp salt (to taste)
• 2 tbsps pomegranate molasses (optional but recommended)
• 1 small garlic clove (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the pita bread into squares and either fry them with some cooking oil, or bake it in the oven with some olive oil until nice and golden in color then set it aside.

2. 2

   Wash and dry the veggies really well. Chop all the salad ingredients and pace them in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to mix everything together.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl or cup, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt, and minced garlic (if using) to make the dressing.

4. 4

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing and toss to coat well.

5. 5

   Add the toasted or fried pita bread pieces to the salad and toss again to combine. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed.

6. 6

   Serve the Fattoush salad immediately, garnish with extra mint leaves or drizzles pomegranate molasses if desired.