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Tomato Salad:

6 large tomatoes, cored

1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons sumac

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Juice of 1 lemon

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tahini Sauce:

1 cup whole-milk yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons tahini

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Arayes:

2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 large onion, grated and juice discarded (see Cook's Note)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 pita pockets

Olive oil, for brushing