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Grilled Zucchini and Bell Pepper Fattoush

On the grill:

3 medium orange or red bell peppers (about 1 pound),

stemmed, seeded, quartered

4 to 5 slender zucchini (about 1 pound), trimmed, cut

lengthwise in half

2 (5- to 6-inch) pita breads, each cut horizontally

into 2 disks, or two 6x4x1/2-inch slices country white

bread

Olive oil (for grilling)

For the dish:

1 (8-ounce) cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, cut into

1/2-inch cubes

12 cherry tomatoes, each halved

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 cup (scant) pitted Kalamata olives, halved

1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 4-ounce piece feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

(scant 1 cup)

Ground sumac* (optional)

 

 

 

 

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush peppers,

zucchini, and bread on both sides with oil. Sprinkle

lightly with salt and pepper. Grill peppers and

zucchini until slightly charred and just tender,

turning often, about 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables to

foil-lined baking sheet. Grill bread until lightly

charred and just crisp, turning often, about 3

minutes. Transfer to sheet with vegetables and cool.

Tear bread into 1-inch pieces. DO AHEAD Vegetables and

bread can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room

temperature.

 

Cut peppers lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips, then

crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut zucchini

lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch

pieces. Place in large bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes,

green onions, olives, mint, and cilantro and toss to

combine. Add bread pieces. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, lemon

juice, and cumin in small bowl to blend. Season

dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing

to salad; toss to coat. Add feta and gently mix into

salad.

 

Transfer salad to large bowl. Serve, passing ground

sumac for sprinkling over, if desired.

 

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

Source: Bon Appétit, July 2007

Author: Tori Ritchie

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 06.20.07

 

Fattoush is a Middle Eastern take on panzanella,

Italian bread salad. In fact, rustic Italian bread is

a good alternative to the pita.

 

*A fruity, tangy seasoning powder made from ground

dried sumac berries; available at Middle Eastern

markets and from adrianascaravan.com.

 

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