FATTOUSH

FATTOUSH
An easy to make Middle Eastern salad with crispy croutons.
Preparation Time : 30 minutes
Cooking Time : 10 minutes

Ingredients

Green capsicums, seeded and cubed 1 medium
Tomato, 1 inch cubes 1 medium
Cucumber, 1 inch cubes 1 medium
Onion , 1 inch pieces 1 medium
Bread , 1 inch cubes 2-3 slices
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Iceberg lettuce , torn 1 small bunch
Black olives 5-6
Green olives 5-6
Fresh parsley 1-2 sprigs

FOR THE DRESSING
Olive oil 3 tablespoons
Vinegar 1 tablespoon
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Black peppercorns, crushed 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon
Dry mint leaves 1 teaspoon

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a pan, add bread pieces and sauté on medium heat to make croutons.To make the dressing take olive oil in a bowl, add vinegar, lemon juice, salt, crushed peppercorns, parsley, dried mint and whisk well.
2. Tear iceberg lettuce into a bowl. Add all the vegetables and onion. Add black and green olives. Tear parsley and add. Toss well.
3. Just before serving pour the dressing over, add the croutons and toss.
4. Serve immediately.