Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Print Version)

Crispy fried halloumi meets sweet blood oranges in this vibrant Middle Eastern salad with sumac dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 7 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 7 ounces mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, parsley, mint)
04 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
05 - 7 ounces 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

→ Dressing

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 Make It:

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, turning once.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, ground 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 salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radish, and red onion.
05 - Add blood orange slices, warm halloumi, and sourdough croutons. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Warm salty halloumi against sweet blood oranges is the flavor combination you didnt know you needed
  • Crisp sourdough croutons make this salad feel like a meal, not just a side dish
02 -
  • Halloumi releases water as it fries, so pat it dry before cooking for the best golden crust
  • Blood oranges are seasonal and fleeting, so grab them when you see them and make this salad immediately
03 -
  • Room temperature halloumi fries more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • Leftover croutons keep in an airtight container for up to three days
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