Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Print Version)

Golden-fried halloumi meets juicy blood oranges and crisp sourdough croutons in this vibrant Levantine salad with fresh greens and zesty sumac dressing.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

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.
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 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.
05 - Add blood orange slices, warm halloumi, and sourdough croutons. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Irresistible Texture: The combination of warm, squeaky halloumi and crunchy sourdough croutons creates a satisfying bite.
  • Citrus Brightness: Blood oranges provide a unique tart-sweet profile that elevates the traditional fattoush base.
  • Zesty Vinaigrette: Sumac and pomegranate molasses deliver an authentic, tangy flavor that is unmistakably Middle Eastern.
02 -
  • Dry the Cheese: Pat the halloumi slices dry with a paper towel before frying to ensure they get a perfect golden-brown crust without sticking.
  • Slicing: Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to slice the radishes and onion paper-thin for the best integration with the greens.
  • Gentle Tossing: Add the blood orange slices last and toss gently to keep the segments intact and prevent the juice from bleeding too much into the greens.
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