Sunday Supper: Fattoush

Serves 4.

Note: In Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East, there is a whole class of dishes dedicated to using up old flatbread, called fattat. Sumac is a spice available at Penzeys and Middle Eastern markets, as well as by order from Walmart or online. A good substitute for this very tart spice is lemon zest. From "Vegetables Unleashed, A Cookbook," by José Andres and Matt Goulding.

• 1 seedless (English) cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 3/4-in. dice

• 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 3/4-in. pieces

• 6 to 8 radishes, thinly sliced

• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion

• 1/4 c. coarsely chopped mint

• 1 tsp. sumac (see Note)

• 1/2 c. Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette (see recipe)

• Kosher salt

• 4 c. pita chips (or 4 old pitas, toasted and broken into 1/2-in. pieces)

Combine the cucumber, pepper, radishes, tomatoes, onion, parsley, mint and sumac in a large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to generously coat the vegetables. Season with salt and toss again.

Top the salad with pita chips or toasted pita pieces, and serve.

Makes a scant 1/2 cup.

Note: Pomegranate molasses is available from some supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets, as well as ordered from Walmart or online. Grenadine or cranberry juice concentrate is a good substitute for it. From "Vegetables Unleashed, A Cookbook," by José Andres and Matt Goulding.

• 1 1/2 tbsp. pomegranate molasses (see Note)

• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

• Kosher salt

Directions