Fattoush

Crunchy chopped salad topped with crisp fried or toasted pita and a tangy sumac and lemon dressing.

Ingredients

• 2 pita breads, torn
• 1 romaine lettuce, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 5 radishes, sliced
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• 1 handful fresh mint and parsley
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp sumac
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp pomegranate molasses

Method

1. Toast the pita pieces with a little oil in a 200°C oven for 6 to 8 minutes until crisp.
2. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, pomegranate molasses and a pinch of salt.
3. Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, spring onions and herbs with the dressing.
4. Add the crisp pita just before serving so it stays crunchy.