Middle Eastern Pita Salad
This makes a great main dish, but definitely could function as a side as well...which is actually what I usually use it for. HUGE hit in my house. I found it over at Love and Olive Oil who found it over at Epicurious . Enjoy. 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1-1/2 large (7-inch) pita loaves, cut into bite sized pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 tomato, chopped fine 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves In a sieve sprinkle the cucumber with a pinch of salt, let it drain for 20 minutes, and pat it dry. While the cucumber is draining, in a baking pan bake the pita pieces in the middle of a preheated 325°F oven, shaking the pan occasionally, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp, and let them cool slightly. In a large bowl whisk together the oil, the lemon juice, the garlic, and the salt an...