FATTOUSH (LEBANESE TOMATO AND PITA SALAD)

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For millions of Muslims in the United States, food takes on a new significance during Ramadan. Fasting during this time is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with devotion to Allah, prayer, giving alms and visiting Mecca. Soup or salad, like the fattoush made with tomatoes and pita bread, is a light way to break the fast.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 pita bread
1 large tomato, diced, seeds removed
1/4 red onion, diced
2 bell peppers, one red, one yellow, pith and seeds removed, cut into long strips
1 cucumber, peeled and cut in rounds
5 radishes, sliced
2 whole scallions, chopped
1 head of romaine lettuce, purslane or other wild greens
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 to 3 teaspoons ground sumac, available in Middle Eastern markets
1 teaspoon dried mint
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 teaspoons pomegranate syrup
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Separate pita into 2 rounds, and bake on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes, or until very crisp but not browned.
Put tomato, red onion, peppers, cucumber, radishes and scallions into large salad bowl. Add romaine or purslane and fresh mint, and sprinkle with sumac and dried mint. Toss.
Whisk together garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Just before serving, give dressing another quick whisk and then pour it over vegetables and toss.
Break pita into 1-inch pieces and toss with salad, just before taking salad to table. Taste, add seasonings if needed, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 145, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

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TAMMIE TEE

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's a great way to get your veggies in.

Daniel McLaughlin

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This is my favorite fattoush salad recipe! I love the dressing, and the salad is always so flavorful.

Ricky Sonnier

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pita bread.

Boby Angel

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This is a great recipe! The salad is so flavorful and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.

Niyi Olubayo

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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.

Hassan G

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This salad is delicious! The dressing is perfect and the vegetables are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.

David Miller

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's a great way to get your veggies in.

CrystalEclipse CrystalEclipse

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This is my favorite fattoush salad recipe! I love the dressing, and the salad is always so flavorful.

OWEN NAIDOO 123

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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover pita bread.

Md Shahin Alom

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This fattoush salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The pita bread adds a nice crunch, and the vegetables are all so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!

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