# Halloumi Crumbs Salad

This recipe focuses on making crispy and salty halloumi crumbs with pistachios and spices, which are then used to top a fresh lettuce and shallot salad.

- Total time: 6 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese
- 0.25 cup roasted, salted shelled pistachios
- 1 tablespoon fennel, cumin or coriander seeds, or a mix
- Salt
- black pepper
- 4 heads Little Gem lettuce or romaine hearts
- 1 shallot
- 1 lemon

## Instructions

1. Grate the halloumi cheese using a box grater.
2. Heat 2.5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the grated halloumi, chopped pistachios, and chosen seeds (cumin or coriander) to the skillet.
4. Stir to coat the ingredients in oil and spread them in an even layer.
5. Cook, stirring and spreading occasionally, until the halloumi is golden-brown and crispy (4-6 minutes).
6. Transfer the halloumi crumbs to a plate to cool and season with pepper.
7. Add lettuce leaves and thinly sliced shallots to a large bowl.
8. Season the lettuce and shallots with salt and pepper.
9. Zest and juice one lemon over the salad ingredients and toss to coat.
10. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss once more.
11. Arrange the lettuce on a platter or serving plates, making sure the leaves are cup side up.
12. Sprinkle the halloumi crumbs over the arranged lettuce.
13. Season the salad with additional salt and pepper.
14. Serve and eat immediately.

## Equipment

- Box grater
- Large nonstick skillet
- Large bowl
- Platter or serving plates

## Tips

- Arrange the lettuce leaves cup side up to catch the crumbs.
- Eat the salad with your hands for a more enjoyable experience.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DSJd46/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a16080ac-d3dd-424b-91ea-7c11ac02f2a0
- Extracted: 2025-11-02

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