Fattoush Salad

Fattoush is a classic Lebanese salad that contains a variety of vegetables and herbs most notably parsley, mint and purslane. Parsley and mint are common herbs to most, but many wonder “What is Purslane?” Purslane is a herb that actually grows as weed in many peoples backyards including mine. The leaves are oblong or oval shaped and very succulent. They contain Omega 3 and are an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B-complex. Purslane can be found in Hispanic supermarkets because Mexicans use it frequently in their cooking and especially in their soups. Another key ingredient is pita bread. The bread is either lightly sautéed, or grilled in a toaster. But if you decide to grill your pita bread, make sure you keep an eye on it. Don’t get sidetracked and do something else while it’s toasting. Trust me, I’m speaking from experience! Within seconds that toaster will catch fire.