Fattouch

Description
Lebanese Salad



Ingredients

 * 2 tspn minced garlic
 * 1 tspn salt
 * 1 tspn pepper
 * 1/2 cup chopped mint
 * 1/2 cup lemon juice
 * 3/4 cup olive oil
 * 1 loaf flatbread
 * 6 leaves romaine lettuce, torn into 1 inch pieces
 * 1 diced cucumber
 * 2 diced tomatoes
 * 1/2 cup sliced green onions
 * 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
 * 1/2 cup chickpeas

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the garlic, salt, pepper, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil. Let stand for 1/2 hour. Toast the bread in an oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes, or until it is golden brown and crispy. Break the toasted bread into 1 inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine the bread, romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, bell pepper, and chickpeas. Drizzle the dressing mixture over the salad, toss it together, and serve at once.