Fattoush Salad

Ingredients

• 2 pitas (white or whole wheat)
• olive oil
• salt
• 1-2 Romaine hearts, chopped
• 2 baby cucumbers, chopped or cut into ribbons
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 small purple onion, thinly sliced
• a handful of fresh cilantro, Italian parsley or mint
• 1/3 cup olive or canola oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1-2 Tbsp. grainy mustard
• 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey
• 1 small garlic clove, finely crushed (optional)