Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Print out)

Golden halloumi, blood oranges, and crispy sourdough with fresh greens in 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 (romaine, arugula, parsley, 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 in olive oil and sea salt. Spread on a baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
02 - In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain briefly on a paper towel.
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 olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, sumac, black pepper, and salt.
05 - Add the fried halloumi and sourdough croutons to the salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine.
06 - Serve immediately while the halloumi is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A refreshing vegetarian meal that's ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Features a unique zesty sumac and pomegranate molasses dressing.
  • The perfect balance of warm, crispy, and fresh components.
02 -
  • Ensure the halloumi is patted dry before frying to get the best golden crust.
  • Always use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the dressing to enhance the flavors.
  • Toss the salad gently to keep the blood orange segments and fried cheese intact.
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