Toasted bread salad is fantastic. More commonly known as ‘Fattoush’, this is a classic Lebanese salad that is as old as the country itself. Said to have originated in Northern Lebanon, Lebanese farmers fried up their leftover pita scraps in a bit of olive oil for some extra flavor. Then, to build their fattoush, they threw the pita chips in with whatever in-season vegetables and herbs they have on hand. Again – the hallmark of Lebaese cuisine. Making use of the delicious, local ingredients at hand.
Step 1
Place all the chopped vegetables and salad, the toasted bread and the parsley in a bowl.
Step 2
Combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses and the finely chopped garlic. Pour this over the salad.
Step 3
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of sumac over the top and season with salt and pepper. (Just before eating, toss the salad thoroughly to make sure the bread is coated in the dressing and sumac).
