FATTOUSH

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Great light salad of an Eastern-Mediterranean flavor, with crunchy pita chips. Big favorite! I learned it from some Lebanese friends. After I tasted it, I needed to keep it.

Provided by Blady

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 pita rounds, torn into pieces
oil for frying
2 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 small cucumbers, peeled and diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 green onions, minced
15 fresh mint leaves, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon cilantro
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 pinch salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
½ teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 pinch celery salt
1 pinch garlic powder
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pita pieces into the skillet without crowding. Fry in batches until browned; then remove to paper towels.
  • Place romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, green onions, mint leaves, parsley, and cilantro into a large bowl.
  • Pour lemon juice and white wine vinegar into a small bowl. Season with salt, lemon pepper, onion flakes, celery salt, and garlic powder. Stir in olive oil.
  • Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces and dressing. Adjust seasonings to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 393.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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