EasyLunch
Fattoush with Charred Halloumi & Pomegranate Molasses
Crispy salad with warm salty cheese and bright pomegranate punch
809 cal · 34g protein · 18 min
Cuisine & meal · 61 recipes
Middle Eastern-Style Lunch Recipes
Middle Eastern-inspired lunch ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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SophisticatedLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Peach Salad with Freekeh, Pomegranate & Sumac Vinaigrette
Smoky cheese and caramelized stone fruit with nutty grain and tart pomegranate
1188 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Beet & Whipped Goat Cheese Salad with Walnut-Sumac Crumble & Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Earthy, tart, nutty—a confident vegetable sear
778 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
EasyLunch
Beet & Labne Salad with Crispy Chickpea Croutons
Earthen roots, creamy whipped yogurt, crunchy legume clusters
514 cal · 25g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halibut & Walnut Salad with Pomegranate-Tahini Dressing
Crispy-skinned fish, roasted beets, charred radicchio & toasted walnuts
891 cal · 86g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Wood-Fired Lamb Köfte Salad with Charred Radicchio & Pomegranate-Walnut Dressing
Grilled spiced lamb patties over bitter greens with crispy bread salad and pomegranate molasses
984 cal · 36g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedLunch
Saffron-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Black Olive & Pomegranate Jus
Fall-apart meat with aromatic braise and jeweled glaze
946 cal · 38g protein · 140 min
IntermediateLunch
Spiced Lamb Meatball & Charred Pepper Salad with Pomegranate & Labne
Intermediate braise meets bold vegetable work
655 cal · 31g protein · 43 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Branzino & Green Olive Tabbouleh with Burnt Lemon Tahini
Pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass over herb-studded bulgur salad
1035 cal · 77g protein · 35 min
SophisticatedLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino & Charred Cauliflower
Whole fillet, brown butter, pomegranate molasses, crispy chickpeas
715 cal · 35g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Eggplant Salad with Pomegranate & Pistachio
Squeaky cheese & smoky eggplant over herbed greens, jeweled with pomegranate seeds
836 cal · 35g protein · 28 min
EasyLunch
Çoban Salatası with Grilled Halloumi and Sumac
Fresh chopped salad with charred cheese and pomegranate vinaigrette
580 cal · 26g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Lamb Kibbeh Nayye with Grilled Tomato & Walnut Tapenade
Raw lamb tartare, aromatic mint, burnt-honey finish
760 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
EasyLunch
Charred Halloumi & White Bean Salad with Herb Oil
Warm salty cheese with creamy beans, roasted vegetables and oregano dressing
849 cal · 45g protein · 20 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Cauliflower & Pomegranate Salad with Spiced Yogurt Dressing
Ras el hanout roasted florets, pomegranate molasses, whipped labneh.
531 cal · 20g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Heirloom Tomato & Black Bean Salad with Crispy Halloumi
Warm tomatoes, ají rojo vinaigrette, toasted pumpkin seeds, and fried halloumi wedges
800 cal · 40g protein · 50 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Branzino Salad with Charred Eggplant, Pomegranate & Walnut Oil
Turkish Levantine—whole fish with summer vegetables
836 cal · 59g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Delicata Squash & Roasted Garlic Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Pomegranate & Burnt Orange Oil
Sweet roasted squash meets salty pork and tart pomegranate in a silky vinaigrette
700 cal · 10g protein · 65 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Charred Stone Fruit Salad with Bitter Greens
Salty cheese, caramelized peach, and peppery leaves with sumac vinaigrette
708 cal · 33g protein · 22 min
SophisticatedLunch
Charred Lamb Loin with Burnt Garlic Jus, Cracked Wheat & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Tender pink lamb with nutty grain, glossy reduction & pomegranate brightness
1171 cal · 29g protein · 70 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Green Bean Salad with Charred Lemon Vinaigrette
Squeaky salty cheese, tender beans, bright citrus dressing
927 cal · 35g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Steak with Tahini-Pomegranate Glaze & Crispy Breadcrumb Dukkah
Inch-thick cauliflower slab, charred & tender, coated in tart-sweet glaze and nutty spice crust
813 cal · 22g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Grilled Halloumi & Olive Salad
Warm cheese, charred tomatoes, herbs and crispy sourdough croutons
700 cal · 30g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chermoula-Crusted Halibut with Roasted Beet & Pomegranate Tabbouleh
Herb-crust white fish over jeweled grain salad with charred lemon
847 cal · 54g protein · 55 min