There are certain salads that quietly steal the entire meal, and this is one of them.
I made this Mango, Avocado & Halloumi Salad while thinking about the kinds of dishes I always crave around Shavuot: vibrant, fresh, colorful food that feels abundant and celebratory without requiring hours in the kitchen. It’s the kind of salad that looks beautiful on a holiday table but is simple enough to throw together for a weeknight dinner or summer gathering.
The combination of sweet mango, creamy avocado, salty crispy halloumi, and peppery greens hits every note I want in a salad. But the real star is the sumac lime dressing: bright, citrusy, slightly sweet, and deeply savory all at once. Finished with fresh cilantro and scallions, every bite tastes layered, fresh, and full of texture.
As someone who grew up around Iraqi and Iranian flavors, I’m always drawn to dishes that balance herbs, acidity, sweetness, and richness in one bowl. This salad feels like a modern extension of those flavors, bold, bright, and meant to be shared.
Whether you’re making this for Shavuot, a dinner party, or just because mangoes are finally in season, I hope it becomes one of those recipes you come back to all summer long.
Mango, Avocado & Halloumi Salad with Sumac Lime Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) bag arugula Italian mix
- 1 ripe mango thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado thinly sliced
- 7-8 oz halloumi cheese sliced or cubed
- olive oil for cooking halloumi
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- handful fresh tarragon roughly chopped
- flake salt
For the Sumac Lime Dressing
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp sumac
- kosher salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, sumac, and salt until smooth.
- Add the arugula mix to a large serving bowl. Top with the mango, avocado, scallions, tarragon, and crispy halloumi.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt if desired.