Halloumi Salad
Fresh Mediterranean salad with pan-fried golden halloumi cheese
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the dressingIn a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside to allow the flavors to develop.
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Assemble the salad baseIn a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad leaves, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and most of the mint leaves (reserve some for garnish). Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
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Cook the halloumiPat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside.
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Dress the saladDrizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Divide the dressed salad onto four serving plates.
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Add the halloumi and serveArrange the warm halloumi slices on top of each salad portion. Sprinkle with the remaining mint leaves and serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and slightly soft.
Nutritional Information
390
Calories
per serving
18
Protein
g per serving
12
Carbohydrates
g per serving
30
Total Fat
g per serving
12
Saturated Fat
g per serving
3.5
Fiber
g per serving
6
Sugar
g per serving
890
Sodium
mg per serving
35
Vitamin C
% of daily value
10
Iron
% of daily value
Halloumi Salad is Also Known As
Cypriot Cheese Salad, Grilled Halloumi Salad or Mediterranean Halloumi Bowl
