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SALADS:
Toasted Bread and
Mixed Salad
(Fattoush)
Fattoush means "moistened bread",
and this salad consists of a chilled mixed salad tossed with
small cubes of toasted bread. The texture of the toasted bread
adds an unusual quality.
2 or 3 tomatoes, cubed
1 small cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and chopped
1 medium green pepper, seeded, deribbed, and diced
5 scallions, chopped
1/2 small lettuce, shredded
2 Tbs. finely chopped parsley
1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp. dried mint
1 pita bread (or 2-3 slices of bread), toasted and cut into cubes
A dressing made from equal amounts of olive oil and lemon juice
and seasoned with salt and black pepper. (Make plenty of dressing
and store whatever you do not use in the fridge.)
Combine the vegetables, herbs, and bread. Make the dressing,
pour it over the salad, toss well, and chill for 30-60 minutes
before serving. For an authentic Arabic flavor, the dressing
should be made of equal parts of oil and lemon juice. However,
you may prefer to use more oil - perhaps two to three parts of
oil to one of lemon juice. Serves 4 to 6.
From "Recipes for an Arabian Night"
by David Scott
Say Bismillah and eat!
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