Description
A delightful and refreshing salad featuring crispy grilled halloumi, mixed greens, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a light meal or starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g halloumi cheese
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or mint) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Slice the halloumi cheese into about 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.
- Top the salad with the grilled halloumi slices and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, keeping the grilled halloumi separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg