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
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Step 1
Tear pita into 2-inch irregular pieces. Brush lightly with 1 tbsp oil and spread on a dry skillet.
Step 2
Toast pita pieces over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp, 4–5 minutes.
Step 3
Slice halloumi into 1/4-inch thick slabs. Chop lettuce into bite-size pieces.
Step 4
Dice cucumber and tomato into 1/2-inch chunks. Thinly slice red onion.
Step 5
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a clean skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 6
Pan-fry halloumi slices 1.5–2 minutes per side until edges are golden and cheese softens slightly.
Step 7
Whisk lemon juice, sumac, remaining 2 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 8
Toss lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and onion together in a large bowl.
Step 9
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until coated. Top with pita chips and halloumi.
Step 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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