Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Printable)

Golden halloumi and blood orange segments with crispy sourdough croutons in zesty sumac dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 7 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 0.4 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 - 0.5 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 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 0.25 teaspoon sea salt

# How-To Steps:

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. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed 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 well combined.
05 - Add fried halloumi and sourdough croutons to the salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss until all components are evenly coated.
06 - Transfer to serving plates immediately while halloumi retains its warmth.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of warm, salty halloumi and cool, juicy blood orange creates a delightful flavor contrast.
  • It is a quick, 30-minute vegetarian meal that is both healthy and satisfying.
  • The zesty sumac and pomegranate molasses dressing adds an authentic Middle Eastern flair.
02 -
  • This dish contains Milk from the halloumi and Gluten from the sourdough bread; check labels for cross-contamination.
  • Make sure to cool the croutons completely before adding them to the bowl to maintain their crunch.
  • Toss the ingredients gently to avoid breaking the delicate blood orange segments.
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