This type of bread salad is very popular in the Middle East. It uses sumac, which is a distinctive spice that adds an acidic flavor to dishes, as does lemon juice. —Stephanie Khio, Bloomingdale, Illinois

Fattoush Salad

Ingredients
- 2 whole pita breads
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 bunches romaine, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium cucumbers, halved and sliced
- 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 5 radishes, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 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
Directions
- <div data-original-title="" title=""><span style="font-size: 12.8px;" data-original-title="" title="">Preheat oven to 375°. Arrange pita breads in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until crisp, 8-10 minutes, turning once. Cool. </span></div><div data-original-title="" title=""><span style="font-size: 12.8px;" data-original-title="" title=""> Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss lettuce, </span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">cucumbers, </span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">tomatoes, green pepper, parsley, mint and </span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">radishes</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">. Break toasted pitas into small pieces over salad. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sumac and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. </span></div>
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