Grilled Fattoush with Halloumi and Eggplant
Grilled Fattoush with Halloumi and Eggplant is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grate.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPrepare a grill for medium heat; oil grate.
Grill scallions and jalapeño, turning once, until lightly blistered and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes for scallions and 4 minutes for jalapeño.
Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
Slice open jalapeño and scrape out seeds (unless you like things very spicy); discard.
Coarsely chop chile and scallions.
Mix in a medium bowl with olives, pistachios, lemon juice, vinegar, and 5 Tbsp. oil; season dressing with salt and pepper.
Dressing can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
Mix thyme, sesame seeds, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Lightly coat pitas and eggplants with 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and rub with thyme mixture.
Grill, turning occasionally and moving to a cooler part of grill if needed to avoid scorching, until pitas are golden and crisp and eggplants are browned and tender, 5 minutes for pitas, and 8–10 minutes for eggplants.
Transfer to a platter and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, grill Halloumi until charred and soft, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to platter with pitas and eggplants.
Tear pitas and Halloumi into chunky pieces, then cut eggplants into bite-size pieces.
Transfer to a large bowl and add cucumbers, tomatoes, and dressing.
Give everything a good toss to bring it all together; season with salt.
Top with mint leaves and dill sprigs.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.