FATTOUSH SALAD

INGREDIENTS

FATTOUSH SALAD INGREDIENTS:

• 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 English cucumber, thinly-sliced
• 1 small red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup loosely-packed chopped fresh mint leaves
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 to 3 cups pita chips, homemade or store-bought
• ground sumac and freshly-ground black pepper

LEMON DRESSING INGREDIENTS:

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 large clove garlic, pressed or minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground sumac
• (optional: 2-3 teaspoons honey to sweeten, if desired)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the lemon dressing: Vigorously whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) for 30 seconds.  Set aside.
2. Make the salad: Combine the Romaine, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, radishes, mint, and half of the pita chips in a large mixing bowl.  Drizzle evenly with the lemon dressing, then toss until evenly combined.
3. Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining pita chips, plus an extra sprinkle of sumac and freshly-ground black pepper.