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Set the oven at 400° F (200° C). Place the bread squares on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 8 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside. |
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In a bowl, toss the cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, scallions, mint, and parsley. |
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In another bowl , whisk the lemon juice, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sumac until blended. (Sumac is an essential spice made from the dried, powdered berries of the sumac tree.) |
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On a large platter with a raised rim, arrange the lettuce leaves. |
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Spoon the cucumber mixture over the leaves. Scatter the bread pieces on top. |
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Sprinkle with dressing and more salt and pepper. |
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Note: recipe from The Lebanese Cookbook by Hussien Dekmak. |