Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Printable)

Golden halloumi meets blood oranges in this vibrant Levantine salad with crispy sourdough croutons 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

# 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 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. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
05 - Add blood orange slices, warm fried halloumi, and freshly baked sourdough croutons to the salad bowl.
06 - Drizzle the sumac vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately while halloumi is still warm and croutons remain crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of hot golden halloumi against cool crisp greens hits every satisfaction button at once
  • Blood oranges turn an ordinary salad into something people literally Instagram over their bowls
  • Sumac in the dressing gives that authentic Levantine tang most home cooks never discover
02 -
  • Halloumi releases moisture as it fries, so pat the slices dry before cooking and do not overcrowd the pan or they will steam instead of crisp
  • Blood oranges are only available in winter, so grab them when you see them because their flavor profile is worth seeking out
03 -
  • Pat halloumi very dry with paper towels before frying for the best golden crust
  • Use a vegetable peeler to remove the bitter white pith from blood oranges before slicing into rounds
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