Fattoush I

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Cook Time:

Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * Nonfat cooking spray


 * 2 whole wheat pita bread rounds (6-7" in diameter) *


 * 1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded


 * 1 large cucumber, cubed


 * 15 cherry tomatoes, halved


 * 4 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped


 * 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced

Dressing

 * 1/4 cup olive oil


 * 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice


 * 1 clove garlic, chopped


 * Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350º. Cut the pita bread in half then separate the layers. Lightly spray with nonfat cooking spray then place on a baking sheet and bake for about 7–8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven then break the bread into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
 * 2) In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside.
 * 3) In a medium bowl, add the romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint. Lightly toss to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until well-coated. Add the bread pieces and toss until combined then serve.

Source

 * Fattoush - Lebanese Bread Salad from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource