Fattoush Salad

Photo: Down to Earth Recipes
A light salad dressed with a simple vinaigrette and toasted pita chips.
Yield
4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 slices pita bread
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon each dried basil and black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh mint
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400º.
  2. Slice pita bread into strips and arrange on a baking sheet. Set aside.
  3. Add oil, juice, zest and spices to a small jar. Shake until emulsified.
  4. Brush pita bread generously with olive oil dressing, and bake for 15 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
  5. When bread is finished baking and cooled, break each strip into bite-sized pieces.
  6. While bread is baking, combine lettuce, vegetables and herbs to a large mixing bowl and toss gently. Add remaining dressing and toss to coat.
  7. Toss in pita chips, and serve immediately. Enjoy!