a Middle Eastern salad made with toasted or fried pita bread, mixed vegetables, and a tangy dressing

фаттуш
a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

салат
the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

ближний Восток
consisting of different types of people or things combined together

смешанный
a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

овощ
a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

помидор
a long fruit that has thin green skin and is used a lot in salads

огурец
an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

редиска
a flavorful mixture used to enhance the taste of salads and other dishesavor

приправа
an oil that is pale yellow or green, made from olives, and often used in salads or for cooking

оливковое масло
a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

специя
a spice made from the dried and ground berries of the sumac plant, known for its tangy and lemony flavor

сумах, сумах (пряность
the sense that we feel when we put food in our mouth

вкус
different or better than what is normal

специальный
(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

хрустящий
a flat oval bread that is yeasted and could be opened and filled with food, originally in Middle Eastern cuisines

пита
cooked in very hot oil

жареный
cooked with dry heat, particularly in an oven

запеченный
firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

хрустящий
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

популярный
a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west

Ливан
an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

Сирия, Сирийская Арабская Республика
giving a renewed sense of energy

освежающий, бодрящий
having a lot of different and often bright colors

разноцветный
to cook food for eating

готовить, приготовлять
to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

нарезать
a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

миска
to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

смешивать
a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

пряная трава
an aromatic herb with flat or curly leaves, typically chopped and used to garnish or season food

петрушка
having a delicious and distinct taste or aroma, often containing a pleasing combination of various ingredients

вкусный, ароматный
the general condition of a person's mind or body

здоровье
making someone feel well or showing good health

полезный
the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

еда, блюдо
not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

простой, лёгкий
ready for being used or acquired

доступный
to break apart, turning into small pieces

рассыпаться, крошиться
