Fattoush

Ingredients

• 2 pita rounds, torn into 1" pieces, toasted or fried until crispy
• 1 head romaine, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, medium dice
• 1 cucumber, medium dice
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley and mint, roughly chopped
• 3 scallions, sliced

Sumac Dressing

• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp sumac
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt

Method

1. Toss all vegetables and herbs in a large bowl.
2. Whisk dressing ingredients.
3. Add pita chips. Dress and toss just before serving — the pita should be crispy, not soggy.

What You're Practicing

• Textural contrast: crispy pita vs. fresh vegetables
• Middle Eastern flavor profile: sumac, mint, lemon
• Dressing timing — add at the last moment to preserve crunch