Fattoush Salad
Fattoush salad is very popular in the Middle East. It uses sumac, which is a unique spice that adds an acidic flavor to dishes, as lemon juice does. —Stephanie Khio, Bloomingdale, Illinois
Ingredients
- 2 whole pita breads
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 bunches romaine, chopped
- 2 medium cucumbers, halved and sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 5 radishes, sliced
- DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, juiced (2-3 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
