This Lebanese fattoush recipe is good for hot weather. The salad uses two unusual ingredients: sumac and purslane. Sumac, usually sold ground, is made from ground red berries and used in Middle Eastern, mainly Lebanese, cooking. Purslane is a succulent with a lemony flavor and makes a nice salad green. I find them at farmers' markets.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.33 cups lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons sumac powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Make dressing: Stir together water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Assemble salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, purslane, green onions, arugula, parsley, and mint in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve with toasted pita.
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