Turkey Fattoush Salad With Pita Croutons (Zahtar)
Transport your taste buds to the flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious Zahtar Turkey Salad. Crisp baked pita pieces join tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful zahtar dressing in this satisfying dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Enjoy a burst of citrusy lemon, aromatic spices, and the crunch of toasted pita in every bite of this vibrant and easy-to-make salad.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 rounds whole-wheat pita bread
- 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. sweet paprika
- Salt, to taste, plus 1/4 tsp.
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 Tbs. zahtar
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 lb. cooked turkey, shredded or cut into pieces
- 1 cup seeded and chopped English cucumbers
- 1 cup seeded and chopped ripe tomatoes
- 3 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 375°F. Using your fingers, separate each pita into 2 rounds. Brush one side of each pita round lightly with olive oil, using 1 Tbs. total, and sprinkle lightly with the paprika and salt. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets and bake until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. When cool enough to handle, break each round into 4 or 5 pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zahtar, pepper, the remaining 4 Tbs. olive oil and the 1/4 tsp. salt. Add the lettuce, turkey, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley and the pita pieces to the bowl and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Serves 4. Adapted from a recipe by Williams-Sonoma.
Yield
Serves 4.
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