Fatoosh(Toasted Bread Salad)

• 6 slices whole wheat bread or 3 large pita rounds
• 4 to 5 garlic cloves
• 1 to 3 red and green bell peppers
• 2 bunches scallions
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce
• 3 to 4 Tbsp. dried mint
• 2 Tbsp. cold water
• 2 to 3 cucumbers
• 1 bunch parsley
• 3 to 4 tomatoes
• 3 to 4 lemons
• olive oil to taste

1. Toast bread and break into small pieces.
2. Sprinkle with water to moisten the toast somewhat and mix.
3. Crush garlic with salt in large bowl.
4. Put bread on top of mashed garlic.
5. Cut cucumbers in small chunks, peppers, tomatoes and lettuce in small pieces.
6. Mince parsley with stems and scallions.
7. Put all these vegetables over the bread.
8. Add mint, lemon juice, olive oil and salt to taste. Mix well with hands.
9. Serves 6 to 8.

whole wheat bread, garlic, red, bunches scallions, romaine lettuce, mint, cold water, cucumbers, parsley, tomatoes, lemons, olive oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=993458 (may not work)