Fattoush Bread Salad With Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 whole wheat pita bread
• 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, torn
• 1/4 cup fresh mint or basil, torn
• 1 cup romaine leaf, shredded
• 1/2 cup hummus (store bought or homemade)

Dressing

• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Directions

1. 1

   For the Dressing:.

2. 2

   Add dressingingredients to a small bowl and wisk together until combined.

3. 3

   For the Salad:.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350.

5. 5

   Toast pita on baking sheet until lightly toasted, for about 10-15 minutes, turning once.

6. 6

   Add all vegetables, minus the shredded romaine, and herbs to a salad bowl.

7. 7

   Add 2 tbsp of the dressing, or more to taste, to the salad and toss to coat.

8. 8

   Break the toasted pita into bite sized pieces and add to the salad.

9. 9

   Arrange the romaine lettuce on 2 serving plates and spoon cucumber mixture on top.

10. 10

    Garnish each plate with a scoop of hummus.

11. 11

    Drizzle with extra dressing if you like and serve.