Fattoush - Pita and Pomegranate Salad

Name: Fattoush - Pita and Pomegranate Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 small cucumbers, chopped; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 -2 hot pepper, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped mint leaf; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juice and finely chopped peel of; 2 pita breads, toasted; 1 garlic clove, split; 1 pomegranate; salt (to taste)

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Recipe by PalatablePastime

A great Middle Eastern salad to go with kebabs, and other favorite dishes such as stews, etc. The pomegranate has a lovely tart flavor, and has long been a favorite of mine.

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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 3-4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

medium tomatoes, chopped
2

small cucumbers, chopped
3

green onions, sliced
1 -2

hot pepper, sliced
¹⁄₂

cup chopped mint leaf
¹⁄₃

cup olive oil
1

lemon, juice and finely chopped peel of
2

pita breads, toasted
1

garlic clove, split
1

pomegranate
salt (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

Mix together the tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, peppers, and mint together in a salad bowl.
Add the lemon peel and lemon juice and toss well; add the oil and season with salt and pepper.
Split the toasted pitas, and rub the rough sides with the garlic; tear the pita into small pieces and add to the salad.
Remove the seeds from the pomegranate, (being careful not to stain your clothing with the juice) and add to the salad and discard the peel and the pith.
Toss the salad well, and serve immediately.

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