Lebanese Fattoush
Description
Fattoush is a flavorful and rich Lebanese salad. Pomegranate adds a sweet-and-sour flavor.
Ingredients
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6 lettuce leaves, chopped
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3 cabbage leaves, chopped
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2 small radishes, minced
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1 medium cucumber, diced
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1 red bell pepper, minced
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1 carrot, shredded
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1/4 cup sweet corn kernels
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1 large tomato, finely diced
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1 small onion, sliced thin
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2 large cloves garlic, crushed
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12 sprigs parsley, minced
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12 mint leaves, minced
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
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1/4 cup pomegranate syrup
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2 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
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2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1
Toss together the lettuce, cabbage, radish, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, corn, tomato, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, and pomegranate syrup in a large bowl.
2
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the pita breads until golden in color. Remove to cool on paper towels. Crush the bread into small pieces; sprinkle over the salad.