Fattoush salad-Stay healthy these days

This is a great salad in these crazy days of Coronavirus lockdown when we can't get to the gym- The least we can do is eat healthy! Enjoy.

Fattoush Salad Spiced Arabic Croutons

For the Arabic Croutons:

Arabic bread 1.5 cm Dice 1.5 Medium Pieces white or brown

Olive Oil 200 Ml

Sumac Spice

Cayenne Pepper

Salt

Method:

In a medium sized sauté pan preheat olive oil until almost smoking/

Quickly add Arabic Bread and sauté constantly over medium heat until golden brown.

Toss with Sumac Salt and good pinch chili pepper.

Drain in colander and immediately put on tissue to remove extra oil.

After cooled keep in sealed airtight container for up to 4 days.  Freshly made same day is best for these though.

Salad Basic Ingredients:

1 Head Baby Romaine Lettuce or 8 Piece Baby Gem Lettuce (Larger leaves diced 1.5 CM small leaves whole

120 g Small Lebanese Cucumbers Japanese Roll cut (English Cucumbers can be used)

200 g Large Vine Ripe Tomatoes 1.5 cm dice seeds in.  (Most be perfectly ripe and sweet)

½ Red Onion Julienne

3 Tbsp Fresh Oregano Leaves

2 Tbsp Fresh Mint Julienne

1 Tablespoon Chopped Flat leaf Parsley

1 Handful Coriander Leaves lightly chopped

50 ml pomegranate molasses

½ Cup fresh ripe Pomegranate Seeds (Reserve Half for top garnish)

Large Handful Arabic Croutons

Top Garnish:

Reserved fresh ripe Pomegranate Seeds

Whole Mint, Oregano, Parsley Leaves and Coriander for Garnish

4 pc medium sized Thinly Sliced Red Garden Radishes for Garnish

Dressing:

50 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

50 ml Juice of Freshly Squeezed Lemon

1 Clove Garlic Crushed

1 tbsp. Sumac Powder

Sea Salt

Freshly Ground Pepper

Method:

Mix and let smashed Garlic clove infuse for 30 minutes under refrigeration. Remove Garlic clove before mixing with salad.

Assembly:

1.      In a large salad bowl mix together all basic salad ingredients.

2.      Toss with dressing. Check Seasoning and Taste. Add Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

3.      Portion into 4 medium sized Salad bowls.

4.      Garnish on top with reserved Pomegranate, whole herbs and a few more croutons

5.      Drizzle with a little more Pomegranate Molasses

Serve immediately. Enjoy