Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Print Version)

Crispy halloumi and sweet blood oranges atop fresh greens with sumac dressing

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 for 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 well combined. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi slices and fry for 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 to the salad. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The warm halloumi against cool crisp greens creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes every bite exciting
  • Blood oranges arent just beautiful, their berry like citrus notes play perfectly with the tangy sumac dressing
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
  • Halloumi releases water as it fries, so pat it dry before cooking and dont overcrowd the pan or it will steam instead of crisp
  • The croutons can be made up to two days ahead and kept in an airtight container, but the dressing needs to be made fresh
  • Blood oranges are seasonal, usually available from December to April, so grab them when you see them
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the halloumi if you have one, it creates the most beautiful dark crust
  • Pat the halloumi very dry before frying, any moisture prevents proper browning
  • Taste the dressing before adding it, you might want more acid or salt depending on your oranges
Go Back