Halloumi and Lentil Salad
Brighten up your meal routine with this vibrant and hearty Halloumi and Lentil Salad! Combining golden, pan-fried halloumi with protein-packed lentils, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint, this dish is a perfect balance of textures and fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavors. A zesty cumin-lemon dressing ties everything together, elevating this salad into a satisfying, nutritionally rich option for lunch, dinner, or even a picnic spread. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a healthy choice that doesn't skimp on indulgent flavor. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with warm pita bread for a complete meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams halloumi cheese
- 400 grams cooked lentils
- 1 medium cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 25 grams fresh parsley
- 10 grams fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
Cut the halloumi into slices around 1 cm thick and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Add the halloumi slices and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Rinse and drain the cooked lentils if using canned lentils. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small cubes.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves.
Add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and mint to the bowl with the lentils.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Arrange the fried halloumi slices on top of the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 651 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 684 mg | 15% | |
*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.
