Name: Fattoush salad
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove,crushed; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 2 tsp sumac; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 pita breads; 1/2 red onion,sliced; 2 Lebanese cucumbers,halved lengthwise,cut into 1cm dice; 2 medium tomatoes,cut into chunky pieces; 1/2 green capsicum,cut into 2cm cubes; 4 iceberg lettuce leaves,torn; 1/2 cup mint,chopped; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley,chopped; 

Frank Camorra's fattoush salad.Marcel Aucar

easyTime:<30 minsServes:4

Sitting down in the middle of the day for a proper meal with a cheeky glass of wine is one of my favourite wind-downs from the crazy week. I find something baked in the oven or a one-pot dish is best. Add an interesting salad;this one has a fantastic dressing that adds spice to the meal,while the toasted pita bread gives it a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove,crushed
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sweet paprika
2 tsp sumac
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 pita breads
1/2 red onion,sliced
2 Lebanese cucumbers,halved lengthwise,cut into 1cm dice
2 medium tomatoes,cut into chunky pieces
1/2 green capsicum,cut into 2cm cubes
4 iceberg lettuce leaves,torn
1/2 cup mint,chopped
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley,chopped

Method

For the dressing,mix the garlic,salt,spices,olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl (add more sumac or lemon juice to taste).
Crisp the pita bread in a moderate oven or under a grill.
Put the vegetables and herbs into a large bowl. Break the pita into small,rough pieces into the bowl. Add the dressing and toss it all well with your hands.
Serving suggestion: Delicious served with Frank Camorra'sspanakopita.