Fattoush

Ingredients

• 2 large pita breads
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground sumac
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley
• 4 scallions, sliced, white parts only
• 1/2 cup chopped or torn fresh mint
• 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green pepper, diced, optional