Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Print Version)

Crispy halloumi meets sweet blood oranges in this vibrant Middle Eastern salad with sumac dressing and golden croutons.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 7 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 7 oz mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, parsley, mint)
04 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
05 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Croutons

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

→ Sumac Vinaigrette

11 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground sumac
15 - 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Frying

18 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss sourdough cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp, stirring halfway through.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sumac, pomegranate molasses, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi slices and fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, radish, and red onion.
05 - Add blood orange slices, warm halloumi, and toasted sourdough croutons to the salad base.
06 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately while halloumi is warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A beautiful combination of warm, salty halloumi and cool, juicy citrus.
  • Ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for a quick lunch or dinner.
  • Rich in colors and fresh ingredients that make every plate look gourmet.
02 -
  • Add pitted olives or toasted pine nuts for extra layers of texture and Mediterranean flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, swap the sourdough for gluten-free bread cubes or toasted chickpeas.
  • Keep an eye on the halloumi while frying; it goes from golden to burnt very quickly.
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