fattoush

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 pita rounds, torn into pieces
• oil for frying
• 2 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 small cucumbers, peeled and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 green onions, minced
• 15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• dressing:
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1 pinch celery salt
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place pita pieces into the skillet without crowding. fry in batches until browned; then remove to paper towels.
• place romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, green onions, mint leaves, parsley, and cilantro into a large bowl.
• pour lemon juice and white vinegar into a small bowl. season with salt, lemon pepper, onion flakes, celery salt, and garlic powder. stir in olive oil.
• gently toss salad with fried pita pieces and dressing. adjust seasonings to taste, and serve.