Fattoush

Ingredients

• 2 round pitta breads or 1 large oval pitta (cut into bite-sized chunks)
• 5 tblsp olive oil
• salt and freshly ground
• black pepper
• 0.50 cucumber (cut into 2cm chunks)
• 3 tomatoes (cut into 2cm chunks)
• 0.50 red onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 small red pepper (de-seeded and cut into 2cm chunks)
• 2 tblsp chopped coriander
• 2 tsp sumac (optional)
• finely grated zest and juice of ½ lemon
• 1 clove of garlic (peeled and crushed)
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• pinch of granulated or caster sugar

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4).
2. Toss the pitta bread wedges or chunks in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 8–10 minutes or until golden.
3. Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl, add the roasted pitta pieces, then mix everything together, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper and a pinch of sugar.