Fattoush

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Ingredients

2 pieces	pita bread
1 cup	cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup	cucumber, diced
1	red bell pepper, diced
1	small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup	mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, etc.)
1/4 cup	fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup	fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup	extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons	lemon juice
1 tablespoon	sumac
1 teaspoon	pomegranate molasses
—	salt to taste
—	black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2 Cut the pita bread into small squares or triangles.
3. 3 Spread the pita pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy.
4. 4 In a large salad bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, mixed greens, parsley, and mint.
5. 5 In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, pomegranate molasses, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
6. 6 Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
7. 7 Add the toasted pita pieces to the salad just before serving to maintain their crispiness.
8. 8 Serve immediately.