Mixed herb and toasted bread salad

2 months ago 23rd Jul 14:41

Serves 4
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time no cooking required

Ingredients
4 little gem lettuces
1 bunch spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 mini cucumbers, sliced in medium-thin half circles
3 firm red tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 bunch flatleaf parsley (about 200g/7¼oz on the stalk), most of the stalks discarded, coarsely chopped
½ bunch mint, (about 100g/3½oz on the stalk), leaves only, coarsely chopped
½ bunch purslane (about 100g/3½oz on the stalk), leaves only
For the dressing
3 tbsp sumac
sea salt
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the bread garnish
1 medium pita bread, opened up, toasted and broken into bite-sized pieces

Method
1. Strip and discard any outer damaged leaves of the lettuce. Wash and dry the rest, then cut across in 1cm/0.5in strips.

2. Put the shredded lettuce in a salad bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients. Sprinkle with sumac and salt to taste.

3. Add the olive oil and toss lighly together. Mix in the toasted bread and serve immediately before the bread goes soggy.