Lebanese Fattoush

This is definitely one of my favorite salads. Fresh mint, parsley, and lemon garlic dressing create a wonderful flavor! Pita is lightly fried in olive oil and served warm on the salad. It's delicious and oh so easy to make.

• 6 pita bread
• olive oil for frying
• 3 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 1 large green pepper
• 2 cucumbers, seeded, sliced
• 10 red radishes, sliced
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint

lemon garlic dressing

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Cut pita into 1-inch pieces. Warm up the oil olive in a frying pan and fry pita on both sides until golden and a bit crunchy.

Combine garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice to make the dressing. Whisk well.

Combine the remaining vegetables and herbs in a salad bowl. Add fried pita pieces and toss. Serve the lemon garlic dressing on the side or combine it with the salad. Enjoy!

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The original recipe is printed in "Salads. Fresh Delicious Dishes for All Occasions." 2012. Metro Books. New York.