Authentic Lebanese Fattoush

This Lebanese fattoush recipe is good for hot weather. It uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. I find them at farmer's markets.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 2 teaspoons sumac powder
• 1 cup chopped purslane
• 4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 0.33333334326744 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 (5 ounce) package arugula

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make dressing: Stir together water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Assemble salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, purslane, green onions, arugula, parsley, and mint in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve with toasted pita.