LEBANESE HERB SALAD

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I found this on the web and adapted it to make a fabulous salad. I would never have thought of putting cinnamon in a dressing but it really works here. I have sometimes left the mint out and just increased the amount of the two other herbs.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 whole wheat pita bread
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
3 medium tomatoes, diced
4 cups lettuce, chopped and washed
1 tablespoon sumaq
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the herbs, lettuce, cilantro, scallions, pepper and tomatoes in a bowl.
  • Separately, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
  • Toss the dressing together with the salad and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • About 5 minutes before you want to eat, toast the pita breads and then cut each in half crossways.
  • Cut each half into 3 strips to make 12 pieces.
  • Arrange 6 strips around each plate and heap the salad in the middle.

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