Arabic Fattoush Salad
Description
This fattoush salad is a colorful mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs in a lemony garlic dressing with crispy toasted pita chips.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
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2 small (4 inch) pita breads, torn into pieces
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1 large English cucumber, finely diced
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3 cups halved grape tomatoes
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3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
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3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
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1/2 red onion, finely diced
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
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1 teaspoon ground sumac, or to taste
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1 clove garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 ounce sheep's milk feta cheese
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry pita pieces in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Blot dry with paper towels and set aside.
2
Combine cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, mint, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a large serving bowl. Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces. Grate feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater to serve.