Fattoush I

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== Description ==
Lebanese bread salad
Fattoush - Lebanese Bread Salad from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource
* Serves: 4
== Ingredients ==
* non-fat cooking spray
* 2 whole wheat pita bread rounds (6 – 7" in diameter)
* ½ head romaine lettuce, shredded
* 1 large cucumber, cubed
* 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
* 4 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
* 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced
=== Dressing ===
* ¼ cup olive oil
* ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
* 1 clove garlic, chopped
* salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350 °F. Cut the pita bread in half then separate the layers. Lightly spray with nonfat cooking spray then place on a baking sheet and bake for about 7 – 8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven then break the bread into bite-sized pieces and set aside. 
# In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside.
# In a medium bowl, add the romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint. Lightly toss to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until well-coated. Add the bread pieces and toss until combined then serve.
Category:Cherry tomato Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Category:Lebanese Salads
Category:Pita Recipes
Category:Romaine lettuce Recipes
Category:Vegan salad Recipes