FATTOUSH ( TOASTED PITA BREAD SALAD )

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A little twist on your dinner salad - the lettuce is gone - toasted bread took it's place. Posted for ZWT 2006 Asia & Africa Regions as the ingredients are typical of both SW Asia & North Africa.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pieces pita bread
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven 400ºF
  • Cut the bread into small (1 inch) pieces, place on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes until crisp and light brown.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, cucumber, spring onions, garlic, parsley and mint.
  • Toss with the lemon juice and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Now add the toasted bread and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

Devin Brooks
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. It's a new favorite in our house!


Md Redoan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sazzad Hossan (SNB)
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I love the way the toasted pita bread adds a crunchy texture to this salad.


Jenifer Brooner
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.


Mike A.
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. The dressing helped to balance out the flavor.


Sumon gazi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pita bread. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Toyav Ahmed
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sumac adds a nice tanginess.


B Smith
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great. I used whole wheat pita bread and it was still delicious.


Athena Motuhavili
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I'm a big fan of fattoush salad, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The dressing is especially delicious.


Afghani Armani
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sonic And Shadow Show!!
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Ibrahim Chouiter
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I'm not usually a fan of fattoush salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.


SuSanTo Sharma
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This fattoush salad was a hit! The toasted pita bread added a delicious crunch, and the dressing was perfectly tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.