Fattoush With Dukkah

Fattoush, the Middle Eastern salad made with stale pita and vegetables, is usually seasoned with za’tar, which can itself be considered a version of a dukkah.

Ingredients

• 3stale or lightly toasted pita breads, preferably whole-wheat
• ¼cup fresh lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 6tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1European cucumber or 3 Persian cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, then into half-moon slices
• 6scallions, white and light green parts, sliced
• ½cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1romaine lettuce heart (the lighter inner leaves), washed, dried, cut crosswise in 1-inch-wide pieces
• 2 to 4tablespoons hazelnut and herb dukkah, to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    258 calories; 16 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 25 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 155 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

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6 to 8 generous servings

Preparation

1. Break the pita into pieces.
2. Combine the lemon juice, salt, olive oil and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Toss the salad ingredients together in a large bowl. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss together. Crumble in the pita bread and toss again. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve.

• Advance preparation: You can prep the vegetables and toast the bread hours before composing the salad. But don’t toss the salad until just before serving.

10 minutes