Ingredients

  • 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

Method

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