Serves 6:
- 1/2 load pita bread, toasted and dried
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 hot pepper, minced (optional)
- 1 cup mint (optional)
- 2-3 tomatoes, cut into 1" cubes
- 1 cucumber, peeled, quartered and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil 3 scallions
- 1/4 head iceberg lettuce
- salt and pepper, to taste
Toast the bread to a golden brown and break into pieces in a salad bowl. Mash garlic and mix well with salt to taste. Add lemon juice and seasonings and blend well. Coarsely chop the parsley, scallions and mint. Tear the lettuce into small pieces. Add all remaining chopped vegetables and toasted bread to lemon mixtrure. Toss thoroughly. Just before serving add oil and toss again.