Lebanese Fattoush

This is definitely one of my favorite salads. Fresh mint, parsley, and lemon garlic dressing create a wonderful flavor! Pita is lightly fried in olive oil and served warm on the salad. It's delicious and oh so easy to make.

• 6 pita bread
• olive oil for frying
• 3 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 1 large green pepper
• 2 cucumbers, seeded, sliced
• 10 red radishes, sliced
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint

lemon garlic dressing

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Cut pita into 1-inch pieces. Warm up the oil olive in a frying pan and fry pita on both sides until golden and a bit crunchy.

Combine garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice to make the dressing. Whisk well.

Combine the remaining vegetables and herbs in a salad bowl. Add fried pita pieces and toss. Serve the lemon garlic dressing on the side or combine it with the salad. Enjoy!

The original recipe is printed in "Salads. Fresh Delicious Dishes for All Occasions." 2012. Metro Books. New York.