Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Printable Version)

Golden-fried halloumi meets blood oranges and crispy sourdough in this vibrant Levantine salad with sumac vinaigrette.

# 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

# Steps to Follow:

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 and keep warm.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radish, and red onion. Add blood orange slices, warm halloumi, and toasted sourdough croutons.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately while croutons remain crisp and halloumi is still warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It turns leftover bread and a block of squeaky cheese into something that tastes like you planned it all week.
  • The sumac dressing has this tart, floral punch that makes every bite feel like a tiny celebration.
  • You get crispy, creamy, juicy, and crunchy all in one bowl without any fuss.
  • It looks like you ordered it from a chic cafe, but it takes less than half an hour.
02 -
  • Do not let the halloumi sit too long after frying or it turns rubbery, serve it warm for the best texture.
  • If your croutons go soft, pop them back in the oven for a few minutes to revive them before serving.
  • Toss the salad just before eating, otherwise the greens wilt and the croutons lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Pat the halloumi dry with paper towels before frying so it gets a better sear and does not splatter oil everywhere.
  • Use day old or stale bread for the croutons, fresh bread tends to turn chewy instead of crisp.
  • Make the dressing ahead and store it in the fridge, it actually tastes better after the flavors sit together for a few hours.
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