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FATTOUSH (Arabic Salad). THIS IS A DELICIOUS ACCOMPANIMENT TO ANY ARABIC MEAL!!!
CROUTONS
2 Pitta bread cut into small squares.
Sunflower oil for deep frying.
SALAD
Half a head of iceberg lettuce, chopped small.
A bunch of fresh FLAT LEAFED parsley, chopped. (A bunch that can fit in your hand)
2 tomatoes, diced.
Half a small onion, sliced.
Half a cucumber, diced.
Half a green pepper, thinly sliced.
OPTIONAL a stick of celery, sliced.
DRESSING
1 teaspoon of sumac (its like a pink powder, made of dried sour berry things)
half teaspoon black pepper, crushed.
Half teaspoon of Zatar (middle eastern oregano - it has a milder flavour and bigger leaf)
Salt to taste.
Juice of 1 fresh lemon.
Half teaspoon vinegar.
2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Deep fry the pitta bread squares until golden brown and drain.
Mix all the salad ingredients together with the dressing, taste and season again if necessary.
Top with pitta croutons and mix at the table, otherwise they will get soggy.
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