Fattoush with Crispy Halloumi
A vibrant Mediterranean salad with crispy pita chips, fresh vegetables, tangy sumac dressing, and golden-fried halloumi. Comes together in 25 minutes for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 2 pieces pita bread
- 250 g (8 oz) halloumi cheese
- 200 g (6 cups chopped) romaine lettuce
- 200 g (1 large) cucumbers
- 300 g (2 medium) tomatoes
- ½ small red onion
- 1 piece lemon (juiced)
- 1 tsp sumac
- 5 tbsp divided olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Tear pita into 2-inch irregular pieces. Brush lightly with 1 tbsp oil and spread on a dry skillet.
- 2
Toast pita pieces over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp, 4–5 minutes.
- 3
Slice halloumi into 1/4-inch thick slabs. Chop lettuce into bite-size pieces.
- 4
Dice cucumber and tomato into 1/2-inch chunks. Thinly slice red onion.
- 5
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a clean skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 6
Pan-fry halloumi slices 1.5–2 minutes per side until edges are golden and cheese softens slightly.
- 7
Whisk lemon juice, sumac, remaining 2 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 8
Toss lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and onion together in a large bowl.
- 9
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until coated. Top with pita chips and halloumi.
- 10
Serve immediately while halloumi and pita chips are still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- large salad bowl
- cutting board
- knife
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