Fattoush (Pita Bread Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber) for Two

Name: Fattoush (Pita Bread Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber) for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Africa & Middle-East, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 (8-inch), pita bread; 3 1/2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; , Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons, lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon, garlic, minced to paste; 8 ounces, tomatoes, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1/2 English, cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick; 1/2 cup, arugula, chopped coarse; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint; 2 , scallions, sliced thin

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2015

With a mix of crunchy and chewy textures, this Middle Eastern bread salad is hard to beat.

SERVES2

TIME45 minutes

Fattoush (Pita Bread Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumber) for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This Levantine salad, whose name is derived from the Arabic word "fatta," meaning “to crumble,” combines fresh, flavorful produce with crisp pita chips and bright herbs. Many recipes eliminate excess moisture from the salad by tak...

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