PITA PANZANELLA SALAD

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Toasted chunks of pita get tossed with colorful vegetables, olives and feta in this dish that's a refreshing cross between Italy's famous panzanella bread salad and Lebanese fattoush. A lemony mustard dressing adds bright flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups pocketless pita bread cubes, stale or toasted (about 13 ounces)
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 cup sliced Persian or hothouse cucumbers
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup diced green bell peppers
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
3/4 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the bread cubes in a large bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, peppers, cucumbers, and onion. Add the feta and olives and feta and toss to combine.
  • Whisk together the lemon juice and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and toss again.

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