Toasted Pita With Mint Cucumber And Tomato Salad Food

FATTOUSH SALAD WITH MINT DRESSING

Steps:

• To toast the pita: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss the torn pita with 2 tablespoons olive oil until lightly coated. Sprinkle with salt and bake in the oven until the pieces are very golden and crispy, tossing halfway, 8 to 12 minutes. Set the baking sheet aside to cool.
• To prepare the salad: Make the salad dressing as directed and set aside. In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, radish, mint, optional parsley and feta, and toasted pita.
• Wait until you're ready to serve to drizzle up to 1/2 cup dressing over the salad. Gently toss until all of the ingredients are lightly coated in dressing. Serve promptly, and sprinkle individual servings generously with sumac.
• This salad is best consumed soon after making, since the dressing will wilt the lettuce and soften the pita with time. If you intend to have leftovers, store the salad separately from the dressing, and toss individual salads before serving. The salad will keep this way, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.

LEBANESE-STYLE BREAD SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS

Steps:

• Toast pita until crisp and dry. When cool, break into bite-size pieces and set aside.
• Put tomato, cucumber, pepper, onion and scallions in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and cumin. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to an hour, if desired.
• Just before serving, add parsley, mint, cilantro and toasted pita. Toss gently. Sprinkle with sumac, if using.

GREEK CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, scallions and parsley in a large bowl.
• Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper for the vinaigrette in a bowl.
• Drizzle olive oil into lemon juice mixture in a steady stream.
• Stir in mint and adjust seasonings to taste.
• Toss salad with vinaigrette just before serving. Serve at room temperature.
• Serve with toasted pita bread pieces, if desired.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.

MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, mint, and basil in a large salad bowl and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the vegetables. Add the feta, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Serve the salad with the toasted pita bread.

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Dress with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER & CORIANDER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped coriander, but don't season until just before serving

HERBED TOASTED PITA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Split each pita into 2 rounds and toast on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Allow pitas to cool and break into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper. Add the oil and whisk to incorporate.
• Toss the lettuce, parsley, scallions, mint, cucumber, and tomatoes together in a large bowl.
• Right before serving, add the pita and dressing to the salad. Toss well to coat.

FATTOUSH ( TOASTED PITA BREAD SALAD )

Steps:

• Preheat the oven 400ºF
• 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.
• In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, cucumber, spring onions, garlic, parsley and mint.
• Toss with the lemon juice and olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Now add the toasted bread and mix well.
• Serve immediately.

PITA-BREAD SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, MINT, AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pita squares in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until they are nicely crisp, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and olive oil, and season with salt.
• In a medium salad bowl, combine toasted pita bread, celery, and cucumber; add vinegar mixture, and toss well to combine. Just before serving, add mint and watercress; gently toss again. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top, and season with pepper.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND PITA SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate olives:
• Stir together all olive ingredients in an airtight container and marinate olives, chilled, at least 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before using.
• Make pita toasts:
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Brush rough sides of pita halves with oil and sprinkle with za'atar. Cut each round into 8 wedges, then halve each wedge diagonally. Arrange triangles, oiled sides up, on 2 baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven until crisp and pale golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.
• Assemble salad:
• Add lemon juice to marinated olives, then close container and shake vigorously. Divide olive mixture between 2 large salad bowls. Divide romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and pita toasts between bowls, then sprinkle with za'atar and toss.

PITA BREAD SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBER (FATTOUSH) RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Using kitchen shears, cut around perimeter of each pita and separate into 2 thin rounds. Cut each round in half. Place pitas, smooth side down, on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet. Brush 3 tablespoons oil over surface of pitas. (Pitas do not need to be uniformly coated. Oil will spread during baking.) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake until pitas are crisp and pale golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Cooled pitas can be stored in zipper-lock bag for 24 hours.) 2. While pitas toast, whisk lemon juice, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes. 3. Place tomatoes, cucumber, arugula, cilantro, mint, and scallions in large bowl. Break pitas into 1/2-inch pieces and place in bowl with vegetables. Add lemon-garlic mixture and remaining 1/4 cup oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND COUSCOUS SALAD, TABBOULEH STYLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the vegetables, herbs and couscous.
• When ready to serve, add the lemon juice, salt and sumac.
• Mix well, adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve immediately *.

PITA BREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush bread with 2 tablespoons oil. Rub with 1 pressed garlic clove. Cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces and arrange on heavy large baking sheet. Bake until golden, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to rack and cool.
• Mix tomatoes, lettuce, parsley, mint, green onions, onion, cucumber, bell pepper and toasted pita bread in large bowl. Whisk lemon juice and garlic clove in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup oil. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.