15-Minute Za'atar Haloumi Pomegranate and Rocket Salad
This 15-minute Za'atar Haloumi Pomegranate and Rocket Salad features golden, crispy haloumi cheese coated in za'atar, combined with rocket leaves, pomegranate seeds, and a walnut pomegranate molasses dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-Fry or Air Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Haloumi cheese (2 × 250g blocks)
- Olive oil (1 tbsp)
- Za'atar (2 tbsp)
- Rocket leaves (150g)
- Fennel bulb (1 large)
- Walnut halves (50g)
- Pomegranate seeds (50g)
- Dill (½ small bunch)
- Walnut oil (4 tbsp)
- Pomegranate molasses (2 tbsp)
- Cumin seeds (2 tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Toast cumin seeds, crush them, and mix with walnut oil, pomegranate molasses, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the haloumi: Slice, pat dry, oil, and coat with za'atar.
- Cook the Haloumi using either pan-fry or air fryer method until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the salad: Lay rocket leaves on a plate, add fennel, haloumi, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds. Finish with dill and dressing.
Notes
- Ready in 15 minutes flat – perfect for those "I need something impressive NOW" moments.
- Every bite offers a different experience – crispy, crunchy, juicy, and tender all in one fork-full.
- Naturally gluten-free with vegetarian protein that actually satisfies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 457
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 2.8g
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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