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Haloumi Pomegranate and Rocket Salad

15-Minute Za’atar Haloumi Pomegranate and Rocket Salad


  • Author: grace bellamy
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

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.


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

  1. Prepare the dressing: Toast cumin seeds, crush them, and mix with walnut oil, pomegranate molasses, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the haloumi: Slice, pat dry, oil, and coat with za’atar.
  3. Cook the Haloumi using either pan-fry or air fryer method until golden and crisp.
  4. 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.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Pan-Fry or Air Fry
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

Keywords: Haloumi, Pomegranate, Rocket, Salad, Quick, Vegetarian, Mediterranean