Grilled Zucchini and Bell Pepper Fattoush

== Description ==
Fattoush is a Middle Eastern take on panzanella, Italian bread salad. In fact, rustic Italian bread is a good alternative to the pita.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Tori Ritchie in Bon Appétit, July 2007
* Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 06.20.07
* Makes 4 to 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
=== On the grill ===
* 3 medium orange or red bell peppers (about 1 pound), stemmed, seeded, quartered
* 4 to 5 slender zucchini (about 1 pound), trimmed, cut lengthwise in half
* 2 (5- to 6-inch) pita breads, each cut horizontally into 2 disks, or two 6x4x½-inch slices country white bread
* olive oil (for grilling)
=== For the dish ===
* 1 (8-ounce) cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, cut into ½-inch cubes
* 12 cherry tomatoes, each halved
* 3 green onions, thinly sliced
* 1 cup (scant) pitted kalamata olives, halved
* ½ cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
* ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
* ½ cup olive oil
* ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 x 4-ounce piece feta cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes (scant 1 cup)
* ground sumac A fruity, tangy seasoning powder made from ground dried sumac berries; available at Middle Eastern markets and from adrianascaravan.com (optional)
== Directions ==
# Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
# Brush peppers, zucchini, and bread on both sides with oil.
# Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
# Grill peppers and zucchini until slightly charred and just tender, turning often, about 6 minutes.
# Transfer vegetables to foil-lined baking sheet.
# Grill bread until lightly charred and just crisp, turning often, about 3 minutes.
# Transfer to sheet with vegetables and cool.
# Tear bread into 1-inch pieces.
# Do ahead vegetables and bread can be made 2 hours ahead.
# Let stand at room temperature.
# Cut peppers lengthwise into ½-inch-wide strips, then crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
# Cut zucchini lengthwise in half, then crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
# Place in large bowl.
# Add cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, olives, mint, and cilantro and toss to combine.
# Add bread pieces.
# Whisk ½ cup oil, lemon juice, and cumin in small bowl to blend.
# Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
# Add dressing to salad; toss to coat.
# Add feta and gently mix into salad.
# Transfer salad to large bowl.
# Serve, passing ground sumac for sprinkling over, if desired. 
== Notes ==
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Barbecue Recipes
Category:Middle Eastern Salads
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