Chef Joanne Weir
Fattoush (Middle Eastern Bread Salad)
Fattoush (Middle Eastern Bread Salad)
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Category
Salad
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Ingredients
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2 large pita bread (stale), torn into 1 inch pieces
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1 medium organic cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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Salt
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1 pound organic tomatoes (ripe), seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (approximately 3)
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6 scallions, cut into 1/4 inch slices
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1 organic bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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1/4 cup organic parsley (fresh), coarsely chopped
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1/3 cup mint (fresh), coarsely chopped
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3 tablespoons cilantro (fresh), coarsely chopped
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2 cloves organic garlic, large and minced
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1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons sumac (optional)
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Fresh ground black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Spread the torn pita on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until dry, 10-15 minutes. Cool.
Spread the cucumber pieces on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
Let stand to extract the bitter juices, about 20 min.
Put the cucumbers in a strainer and rinse in cold water; pat dry.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, bell pepper, parsley, mint, and cilantro.
Whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss this dressing with the vegetables; toss in the bread.
Spread the salad on a serving platter, and sprinkle with sumac (optional).
Recipe Note
Sumac comes from the brick to dark purple-red berries of a decorative bush that grows wild throughout the middle east and in parts of Italy. It has a pleasant fruity, astringent taste.
Filed in:
Bell Pepper,
Cilantro,
Cucumbers,
Fattoush (Middle Eastern Bread Salad),
Garlic,
Lemon,
Lemon Juice,
Mint,
Organic Bell Peppers,
Organic Cucumbers,
Organic Garlic,
Organic Green Onions,
Organic Lemons,
Organic Parsley,
Organic Tomatoes,
Parsley,
Salad,
Scallions,
Tomatoes
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