Fattoush

Dressing

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed


• 1 tsp salt


• 2 tsp sweet paprika


• 2 tsp sumac


• 2 tbsp olive oil


• 2 tbsp lemon juice


Salad

• 1 pita bread


• 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthwise, cut into 1 cm slices


• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into chuncky pieces


• Handful of baqli leaves (purslane)


• 4-5 radishes, halved and thinly sliced


• 4 leaves iceberg lettuce, torn


• ½ red capsicum cut into 2 cm cubes


• ½ green capsicum, cut into 2 cm cubes


• ½ cup of mint


• ½ cup flat leaf parsley chopped


• 3 spring onions, sliced

Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. You can add more sumac or lemon juice to taste.

Crisp the pita bread in a moderate oven, under the grill or fry in olive oil.

Place all the ingredients and herbs in a large bowl and mix well. Break the bread into small rough pieces with your hands.

Add to the bowl, pour on the dressing and mix well with your hands.

Fattoush can also be served in baby cos lettuce leaves.