Lemon-Herb Chickpea & Halloumi Salad with Sumac Dressing
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean salad perfect for a light lunch. Pan-seared halloumi cheese and tender chickpeas are tossed with crisp vegetables and a zesty sumac and lemon dressing.

Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
4
Calories
450 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick pieces.
~5 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
~7 min - 3
While the halloumi is frying, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
~5 min - 4
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint.
~2 min - 5
In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
~3 min - 6
In a large serving bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped herbs.
~3 min - 7
Add the pan-fried halloumi to the serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
~2 min - 8
Serve immediately.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- This salad is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The halloumi may soften slightly upon refrigeration.
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