Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Print View)

Crispy fried halloumi meets sweet blood oranges in this vibrant Middle Eastern salad with sumac dressing and golden sourdough 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 tbsp olive oil
10 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Dressing

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

→ For Frying

18 - 1 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss sourdough cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp, turning once halfway through.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, ground sumac, pomegranate molasses, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp 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 salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radish, and red onion. Add blood orange slices, warm halloumi, and sourdough croutons.
05 - Drizzle with prepared dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately while halloumi is warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm salty halloumi against sweet juicy oranges creates that perfect sweet-salty dance everyone secretly craves
  • Homemade sourdough croutons transform this from ordinary salad into something youll crave on repeat
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  • The timing matters—serve this salad right after dressing so the croutons maintain their crunch and the halloumi stays warm and melty
  • Dont overcrowd the pan when frying halloumi or youll end up steaming instead of searing
03 -
  • Pat your halloumi dry before frying to ensure a golden crust forms instead of sticking
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of cucumber for an elegant presentation
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