Fattoush ( Toasted Pita Bread Salad )

• pita bread↗4 pieces
• plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped↗2
• green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped↗1
• red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped↗1
• cucumber, seeded and chopped↗1
• green onions, finely chopped↗4
• garlic clove, crushed↗1
• flat leaf parsley, finely chopped↗1 tablespoon
• fresh mint, finely chopped1 tablespoon
• lemon, juice of↗1
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• salt, to taste↗1 teaspoon
• black pepper, to taste↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven 400ºF

2. 2

   Cut the bread into small (1 inch) pieces, place on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes until crisp and light brown.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, cucumber, spring onions, garlic, parsley and mint.

4. 4

   Toss with the lemon juice and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Now add the toasted bread and mix well.

6. 6

   Serve immediately.