Fattoush Lebanese Salad

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 pieces of pita bread, cut into cubes and lightly toasted in the oven

Directions

1. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread the pita cubes out on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 10 minutes, until they’re nicely browned. Move them aside and let them cool.
3. In a large bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, mint, parsley, red onion, cucumber, and tomatoes until everything is well mixed.
4. Fold in the cooled pita pieces, then toss again so the salad is evenly combined. Check the seasoning and tweak it if needed.
5. Serve right away, or refrigerate the salad and serve it within 2 hours.