Danielle's Fattoush Salad - A Refreshing Mediterranean Salad

Danielle's Fattoush Salad is a vibrant and delicious Mediterranean salad that combines crispy greens, fresh vegetables, toasted pita bread, and a tangy lemon-sumac dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for hot summer days or as a light and healthy side dish. With a mix of flavors and textures, you'll love every bite of this flavorful salad.

Ingredients

• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 pita bread rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut the pita bread into bite-sized pieces and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the pita bread is crispy and golden.
3. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, parsley, mint leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red onion, green bell pepper, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, sumac, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
6. Add the toasted pita bread to the salad and give it a final toss.
7. Serve the Fattoush salad immediately and enjoy!

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