"Fattoush is a rustic country salad of Syria and Lebanon which is on the standard menu of Lebanese restaurants. Arugula (Eruca vesicaria), also known as rocket, garden rocket, rocket salad, rugola, rucola , roquette and rughetta Rocket (Roquette) A strong, peppery leaf with jagged-edged indented leaves and a pleasant bite. Because of its strong flavour, a little goes a long way...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pita breads or 1 1/2 arab bread
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1 head romaine lettuce, cut into ribbons
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3 medium firm ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
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3 small cucumbers, peeled, cut into thick slices
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into small slices
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1 1/2 red onions or 1 1/2 mild white onions or 9 scallions, chopped
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1 bunch rocket, torn
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1 butch purslane or 1 lamb's Lettuce, torn
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1 bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped
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3 -4 sprigs fresh mint, shredded
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5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 lemon, juice of
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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salt and pepper
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1 tablespoon ground sumac