FATTOUSH WITH DUKKAH

Fattoush With Dukkah image

Fattoush, the Middle Eastern salad made with stale pita and vegetables, is usually seasoned with za'tar, which can itself be considered a version of a dukkah.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 stale or lightly toasted pita breads, preferably whole-wheat
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 European cucumber or 3 Persian cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, then into half-moon slices
6 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 romaine lettuce heart (the lighter inner leaves), washed, dried, cut crosswise in 1-inch-wide pieces
2 to 4 tablespoons hazelnut and herb dukkah, to taste

Steps:

Break the pita into pieces.
Combine the lemon juice, salt, olive oil and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss together. Crumble in the pita bread and toss again. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 175, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 354 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams