Fattoush

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1. 1Step 1: Wash all the vegetables thoroughly and place them in a strainer to dry.
2. 2Step 2: Cut the stems off the parsley and remove the mint leaves from their stems. Finely chop the parsley and mint together. Chop the remaining vegetables into 1/2 inch pieces. Place all the vegetables in a large bowl.
3. 3Step 3: Crush the garlic with a mortar and pestle along with a pinch of salt.
4. 4Step 4: Sprinkle the sumac over the vegetables. Add the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and crushed garlic, then toss the salad.
5. 5Step 5: Separate the pita halves and cut into 1 inch squares. Deep fry in vegetable oil for 2 minutes until golden brown. If you prefer to bake, drizzle the pita squares with olive oil and bake for 5-7 minutes at 400 degrees.
6. 6Step 6: Top the fattoush with the crispy pita and enjoy.