Authentic Lebanese Fattoush
Description
This Lebanese fattoush recipe is good for hot weather. It uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. I find them at farmer's markets.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup water
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons sumac powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
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2 large tomatoes, diced
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 medium cucumber, diced
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1 cup chopped purslane
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4 green onions, chopped
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1/2 (5 ounce) package arugula
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
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4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces
Directions
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Make dressing: Stir together water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Assemble salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, purslane, green onions, arugula, parsley, and mint in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve with toasted pita.