Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
Dressing:
½ cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sumac powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Salad:
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 cup chopped purslane
4 green onions, chopped
½ (5 ounce) package arugula
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
4 pita rounds, toasted and torn into pieces
Directions
Make dressing: Stir together water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble salad: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, purslane, green onions, arugula, parsley, and mint in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and serve with toasted pita.