fattoush

(1 RATING)
44 Pinches
Alcoa, TN
Updated on Jan 24, 2011

This salad is also referred to as "Peasant Salad". My Lebanese mother served a bowl of this salad at dinner time even if the main course was not a Lebanese dish. I still love the fresh taste of the vegetables and the combination of the mint, garlic and lemon juice soaked bread. YUMMY!

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crisp toasted bread (preferably pita) cubed
  • 2 small cucumbers (peeled and diced)
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 medium diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 - 1 - finely chopped green peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped mint (fresh)
  • 1/2 cup salad dressing
  • SALAD DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed to a paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How To Make fattoush

  • Step 1
    Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss well.
  • Step 2
    For dressing, mix the lemon juice and oil together. Crush the garlic to a paste with the salt and mix it into the oil mixture. Add the pepper. Pour 1/2 cup in the salad mixture and toss well.

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