Halloumi Blood Orange Fattoush (Print Version)

Golden halloumi meets juicy blood oranges in this vibrant Levantine salad with crisp croutons and zesty sumac dressing.

# 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

→ Sumac Vinaigrette

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 sea salt. Spread evenly 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, fresh 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 for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, radish slices, and red onion.
05 - Arrange blood orange slices, warm fried halloumi, and sourdough croutons over the salad base. Drizzle with sumac vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately while croutons remain crisp.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The hot halloumi against cool oranges is the kind of contrast that makes your whole table pay attention
  • Homemade sourdough croutons transform this from ordinary salad into something people talk about weeks later
02 -
  • Fry halloumi in batches if needed, because crowded pans make for soggy cheese instead of golden perfection
  • Toss the salad at the very last moment, because those croutons lose their crunch the second they hit dressing
03 -
  • Use day old sourdough for croutons that stay crispy longer than fresh bread
  • Pat the halloumi dry before frying for the best golden crust
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