Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Printable)

Golden-fried halloumi meets blood orange segments and crispy croutons in a zesty sumac dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 7 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 3/8 inch thick pieces
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 5.3 oz mixed salad greens including romaine, arugula, parsley, and mint
04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced

→ Croutons

08 - 2 thick slices sourdough bread, cut into cubes
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 - 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
14 - 1 teaspoon sumac
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sourdough cubes with olive oil and sea salt. Spread on baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and cool completely.
02 - Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes, and blood orange segments.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, black pepper, and sea salt until emulsified.
05 - Add fried halloumi and sourdough croutons to the salad bowl. Drizzle with prepared dressing and gently toss to combine.
06 - Transfer to serving plates immediately while halloumi is still warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Vibrant colors and bold Middle Eastern flavors.
  • A satisfying mix of warm halloumi and crispy sourdough croutons.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes.
  • A healthy, vegetarian-friendly salad option.
02 -
  • Use a high-quality pomegranate molasses for the most authentic flavor depth.
  • Cool the sourdough croutons completely before adding them to the bowl to maintain their crunch.
  • Serve the salad immediately after tossing to ensure the greens stay crisp and the halloumi remains warm.
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