Fattoush
Nutrition
Calories: 31.77 kcalCarbohydrates: 0.36 gProtein: 0.15 gFat: 3.41 gSaturated Fat: 0.46 gSodium: 2.02 mgFiber: 0.26 gVitamin A: 6.89 IUCalcium: 8.33 mgIron: 0.48 mg
Ingredients
- 1 yellow or red bell pepper
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 - 5 to matoes
- 1 bunch scallions
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- juice of 2 lemons
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pita breads to serve
Instructions
- Halve and core the bell pepper, discarding the seeds, and slice it thinly. Coarsely chop the cucumber and tomatoes. Place the pepper, cucumber and tomatoes in a large salad bowl.
- Trim and slice the scallions. Add to the bell pepper, cucumber and tomatoes with the finely chopped parsley, mint and cilantro.
- To make the dressing, blend the garlic with the olive oil and lemon juice, then season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to mix. Toast the pita bread on the grill until crisp and serve it with the salad.