Fattoush

This traditional Middle Eastern salad goes well with many Mediterranean-inspired dishes, like lentil soup, lemon chicken, lamb dishes, or kebabs. Add chunks of feta cheese or Kalamata olives to add more complex flavors and serve with lemon wedges.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb romaine lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cucumber diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 tomato chopped
• 3 scallions diced
• 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mint chopped
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 pita bread toasted and broken into bite sized pieces

Instructions

1. In a large salad bowl, gently toss the romaine, cucumber, tomato, scallions, parsley, and mint.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Toss the salad with some of the dressing, add the pita pieces, and mix gently.
3. Taste and add more dressing as needed.