Fattoush is very healthy and a whole meal by itself. I add purslane if i find it at specialty stores. Purslane is wonderful herb eaten as vegetable in Greek and Asian cuisine. Its succulent thick leaves are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, minerals. Its a powerhouse of nutrition. I add baby arugula when pursulane is not available. Sahten!
Ingredients:
1 romaine washed, trimmed, cut in 1inch slices
1 bunch of parsley snipped or chopped thick
1 bunch mint washed and stemmed
3 medium tomatoes sliced in 1 inch cubes
2 cucumbers cubed and peeled
3 scallions finely chopped
1 green or red pepper cored and cubed
1 bunch radishes washed trimmed and cubed
1 large pita bread cut into 1inch squares and toasted or fried
1 bunch of pursulane trimmed and washed or 1 bunch of baby arugula
For the dressing:
½ cup Olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon juiced
1 teaspoon sumac
¼ teaspoon dried mint
Salt to taste
1teaspoon pomegranate (optional)
Cut and wash all the vegetable and place in a big salad bowl.
Toast the pita bread and then crumble it onto the salad, or serve on the side.
Mix everything together, add pita chips on top.
Serves 4 to 6
