Halloumi Cheese and Tomato Salad in a Caper Vinaigrette
Savor the perfect balance of salty, tangy, and fresh flavors with this Halloumi Cheese and Tomato Salad in a Caper Vinaigrette. This vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish features golden, pan-seared halloumi cheese layered over a bed of crisp mixed greens and juicy cherry tomatoes. The show-stopping caper vinaigrette combines extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, honey, garlic, and fresh parsley, delivering a burst of tangy brightness in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal for an easy lunch, a light dinner, or a stunning side dish. Delightfully nutritious and bursting with flavor, it’s a cheesy, tangy twist on a classic salad that will keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Halloumi cheese
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 120 grams Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slices.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Fry the halloumi slices until golden brown on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the caper vinaigrette. Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and black pepper. Add the rinsed and drained capers and stir to combine.
In a large serving bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
Distribute the halved cherry tomatoes and fried halloumi slices over the greens.
Drizzle the caper vinaigrette evenly over the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.5 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1440 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.9 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2214 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1118 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.
