Golden Greek
Elevate your Mediterranean dining experience with the "Golden Greek," a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring perfectly seared, golden-brown halloumi cheese paired with a refreshing medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, and briny Kalamata olives. Infused with the bright tang of lemon juice, the aroma of dried oregano, and a drizzle of quality olive oil, this dish is a celebration of classic Greek flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make crowd-pleaser is perfect as a light main course or an eye-catching appetizer. Serve it with warm pita bread for a complete culinary escape to the sunny shores of Greece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g Halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 100 g Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 pieces Pita bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel to reduce excess moisture.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the halloumi slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Arrange the golden halloumi slices on a serving platter and spoon the dressed vegetable mixture over them.
Garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve with pita bread on the side for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.8 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4148 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 82.3 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2532 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1144 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
