"Fattoush is a popular salad in Lebanon made with mixed greens, a lemony vinaigrette and pita bread pieces. Toasting the pita adds crunch and a sprinkle of ground sumac—which grows wild all over Lebanon—adds depth. Let the salad sit for a bit to let the pita soak up the lemony dressing...."
INGREDIENTS
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Salad
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2 6-inch whole-wheat pitas,split
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 1/4 teaspoons ground sumac (see Note), divided
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1 large head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
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2 large tomatoes, diced
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2 small salad cucumbers, or 1 large cucumber, seeded and diced (peeled if desired)
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1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
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1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh mint
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1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
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1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper