Orange, Halloumi, Date And Bulgur Salad Recipe

Name: Orange, Halloumi, Date And Bulgur Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the dressing:; 1 orange, juice and zest; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon runny honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; cracked black pepper, to taste; For the salad:; 110 grams bulgur wheat; 2 oranges; 8 large, soft, sticky dates, pitted (Medjool are best. If you only have small dates, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to soften and use a few more); 100 grams rocket, spinach and watercress mixed salad, or just rocket; 250 grams halloumi, sliced horizontally; 1 handful fresh mint leaves; 2 handfuls slivered pistachios; flakey sea salt, to taste

Servings: persons

For the dressing:
1 orange, juice and zest
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon runny honey
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
cracked black pepper, to taste
For the salad:
110 grams bulgur wheat
2 oranges
8 large, soft, sticky dates, pitted (Medjool are best. If you only have small dates, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes to soften and use a few more)
100 grams rocket, spinach and watercress mixed salad, or just rocket
250 grams halloumi, sliced horizontally
1 handful fresh mint leaves
2 handfuls slivered pistachios
flakey sea salt, to taste

1
Mix together all of the ingredients for the dressing in an empty jar and season to taste. Add more of any of the ingredients if you want it sweeter or more acidic.
2
Place the bulgur in a saucepan of salted water and cook according to pack instructions. I used about 600ml water and cooked for 10-15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
3
Slice the top and bottom off the oranges then slice away the rest of the peel, removing as much of the pith as possible before slicing horizontally.
4
Slice the dates lengthways, in half, if your dates aren't particularly big, or quarters if they are.
5
Put the leaves into a large serving bowl then spoon the cooked bulgur over the top. Arrange the orange slices over the bulgur and scatter over the dates.
6
Heat a good glug of oil on a griddle or frying pan and fry the halloumi until golden, turning over to cook both sides.
7
Top the salad with the warm halloumi, scatter over the mint, pistachios and a few good pinches of salt and pour over the dressing. Serve immediately.
8
This is nice with barbecued meats and white fish or as part of a vegetarian spread with other salads.

120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the dressing:, 1 orange, juice and zest, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Orange, Halloumi, Date And Bulgur Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Orange, Halloumi, Date And Bulgur Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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