Picnic Meze

While we are talking about using Zaatar and Green Sauce, here is another one for both.
(serves 8)

3/4 lb. small whole lettuces, such as Little Gem (picnic tip: roll lettuce in a towel, enclose in a plastic
     bag, and stash at the top of the cooler so it won't get crushed. Add the sauce to the hummus at the
     picnic)
8 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved
3 large Persian cucumbers or 1/2 English cucumber, cut into spears
1/2 cup black or green olives, such as kalamata
About 10 oz. Turkish simit (sesame ring bread), soft lavash, or other bread such as focaccia or
    ciabatta
1/2 pt. roasted garlic* hummus
Classic Zaatar (see previous blog entry)
Spicy Green Sauce "   "     "    "     "

Cut lettuces lengthwise through core into 1&1/2" wide pieces. Rinse well and pat dry. Set out all ingredients on a cutting board, including zaatar and green sauce for seasoning. Swirl hummus with a spoon, making indentations; spoon about 2 T. green sauce into indentation, then swirl a little more.

"The worst person to be around is someone who complains about everything, and appreciates nothing."

Love,

MM