Monday, June 9, 2008

FATTOUSH

Ingredients
1 medium green capsicum, seeded,
1 inch pieces1 medium tomato,
1 inch pieces1 medium cucumber,
1 inch pieces1 medium onion,
1 inch pieces2-3 bread slices,
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small iceberg lettuce, hand torn
5-6 black olives
5-6 green olives
1-2 sprigs fresh parsley
For dressing3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon crushed dried mint leaves
METHOD
1. Heat olive oil in a pan, add bread pieces and sauté on medium heat to make croutons.
2. To make the dressing take olive oil in a bowl, add vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black peppercorns, parsley, dried mint and whisk well.
3. Tear iceberg lettuce into a bowl. Add all the vegetables and onion. Add black and green olives. Tear parsley and add. Toss well.
4. Just before serving pour the dressing over, add the croutons and toss.
5. Serve immediately.
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