Description
This Grilled Halloumi Salad is a delightful combination of warm, charred halloumi cheese served over a bed of fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, all tossed in a zesty dressing. A perfect Mediterranean-inspired salad for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Halloumi Salad:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese (sliced into 1/2-inch slabs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint or basil (chopped)
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush halloumi slices with olive oil.
- Grill the Halloumi: Grill halloumi for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and slightly charred. Set aside.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, herbs, and nuts.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss to coat. Top with grilled halloumi and serve immediately.
Notes
- Halloumi is best served warm off the grill for the perfect texture.
- Consider adding avocado or roasted vegetables to make the salad more substantial.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
