Fattoush

Name: Fattoush
Ingredients: 3 small (or 2 large) pita rounds; 1 medium head of romaine lettuce; 4 plum tomatoes; 4 small Persian cucumbers (or 1 large English cucumber); 1 big green bell pepper; 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves (or 2 tablespoons dried); 1 bunch green onions; 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, stems removed; 3 tablespoons sumac; Juice of 1 to 2 lemons, to taste; Extra virgin olive oil, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional for main course version: 2 14-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed