This salad reminds me of a Middle Eastern meze spread in the best way. There’s crunch from the roasted almonds, chewy and sweet dates, tender roasted eggplant, crispy chickpeas, and hunks of seared Halloumi. After tossing the peppery arugula and bitter radicchio in a bright sumac dressing, I pile it all onto a large plate and garnish with the hot and cold toppings. This allows me to choose a different adventure with every bite, but if you’re the type that likes to fully commit, toss the whole thing in a big bowl and dig in.

If you want another big salad (of course you do), check out my Italian Combo Salad and read more about how to make your own big salad creation here.