1 loaf Syrian bread, lg.
1 sm. clove garlic
1 head Romaine lettuce
1 cucumber, peeled & diced
2 green scallions
1 c. parsley, chopped
4 med. tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tsp. dried mint, crushed
1/2 c. olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt & allspice to taste
1 tbsp. Zahtar, optional

Crush garlic with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a salad bowl. Break dried or lightly toasted Syrian bread into small pieces over garlic. Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces over the bread, add mint leaves, oil, lemon and toss well. Add salt when you are ready to serve since salt will wilt vegetables. Sprinkle with zahta if desired. Serves 4-6.