Known As A “Bread Salad”

Fattoush Lebanese Salad

Fattoush is the official Lebanese peasant salad where farmers typically use up whatever goodness they have from their spring/summer garden. A colourful, crunchy tossed salad with a variety of fresh veggies and toasted flat bread in a lemony, olive oil and garlic dressing.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 c. chopped romaine lettuce

• 1c. thinly sliced red pepper

• 1c. thinly sliced green pepper

• ½ c. thinly sliced green onion

• ½ c. thinly sliced radishes

• 2 c. halved rainbow baby tomatoes

• 1c. quartered and sliced Lebanese cucumbers

• ½ c. finely chopped fresh parsley

• ½ c. finely chopped fresh mint

• whole wheat pita bread, toasted (you may toast entire package and reserve in a plastic bag or tin for future use)

• extra virgin olive oil (pita bread)

DRESSING INGREDIENTS MAKES ½ CUP (ENOUGH FOR FUTURE USE) STORE REMAINDER IN FRIDGE

• 1 tsp. maple syrup

• ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil

• ¼. c. fresh lemon juice

• 1 clove, minced fresh garlic

• Sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

MAKES 13 CUPS / APPROX. 4-6 PORTIONS

• Brush pita bread on both sides with olive oil.

• Toast in oven until browned and crispy.

• Break into small serving size pieces.

• Wash and cut all ingredients accordingly and toss in a large bowl.

• Add toasted pita chips and as much dressing as needed before serving.

• Toss lightly.

• Arrange salad on a large platter and garnish with fresh parsley or mint leaves.