Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Printable)

Golden halloumi meets juicy blood oranges in this vibrant Middle Eastern salad with crispy croutons and tangy sumac dressing.

# 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

→ 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. Set aside.
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 and crispy. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
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 sourdough croutons to the salad greens mixture.
06 - Drizzle sumac vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately while halloumi remains warm.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm fried halloumi and cold, fresh greens creates this addictive temperature play that keeps you reaching for another bite.
  • Blood oranges add a sophisticated tartness that makes the whole salad taste less like dinner and more like a small edible adventure.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating, or the greens will wilt and the croutons will lose their crunch—this is a dish that demands to be eaten fresh.
  • The pomegranate molasses is non-negotiable; it's what makes this taste authentically Levantine rather than like any other citrus salad.
03 -
  • Pat your halloumi slices dry before frying so they develop a proper golden crust instead of steaming in their own moisture.
  • Make extra dressing—you'll want it for leftover salad, for dipping bread, or even for drizzling over grilled vegetables the next day.
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