Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Printable)

Golden halloumi and blood oranges with crisp croutons in zesty sumac dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 7.1 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 7.1 oz mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, parsley, mint)
04 - 1/2 cucumber, sliced
05 - 7.1 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss sourdough cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of sea 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 until emulsified. 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. Transfer to a plate.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, and thinly sliced red onion.
05 - Add blood orange slices, warm halloumi, and sourdough croutons to the salad greens.
06 - Drizzle with prepared dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The halloumi gets impossibly crispy while staying creamy inside, and honestly, that contrast is addictive.
  • Blood oranges add a sophisticated tartness that regular citrus can't quite capture, making the whole thing feel restaurant-worthy.
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble just before eating, which means less stress when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad too far in advance or those beautiful greens will wilt—instead, dress it just before serving so everything stays perky and vibrant.
  • The temperature contrast between warm halloumi and cool greens is part of the magic, so fry the cheese right before you eat, not an hour earlier.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet for the halloumi so you don't need excessive oil and it releases cleanly when golden.
  • If you want to add nuts or olives, toss them in the dressing first so they absorb those flavors rather than sitting dry on the salad.
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