vegJOY- Pita (Fattoush)

[Guest guest]

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Pita Salad (Fattoush)

 

Recipe By :Rombauer's New Joy of Cooking

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads VegJoy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

-------- ------------ --------------------------------

1 small cucumber -- peeled and seeded

and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 teaspoon salt

2 seven-inch pita breads -- split

or sliced open

3 medium ripe tomatoes -- chopped

1 small green bell pepper (optional) -- diced

6 scallions (with tender greens) -- finely chopped

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 lemon -- juiced 1/4 cup per lemon

1 clove garlic -- crushed

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

Toss cucumber and salt together in a colander. Let stand to drain for 30

minutes.

 

Preheat the oven to 350F. Heat pita until crisp and lightly browned, about 10

minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces.

 

Press the excess water out of the cucumbers, rinse quickly, and blot dry.

Combine the cucumbers in a medium bowl with the tomatoes, bell peppers,

scallions, parsley, cilantro and mint.

 

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil. lemon juice, garlic and salt.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well. Add the pita toasts, toss

again, and serve immediately.

 

Source:

" All About Vegetarian Cooking: Salads (p.32) "

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1138 Calories; 76g Fat (57.2% calories

from fat); 19g Protein; 108g Carbohydrate; 13g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

3378mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Grain(Starch); 7 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 14 1/2

Fat.

 

NOTES : This is a refreshing Syrian salad. If you are in a hurry, replace the

cucumber with pieces of washed and dried romaine or cos lettuce.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 4513 0 0 2130706543 3585 0 0 0 0 0 0 0