Halloumi Salad So Tasty
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Halloumi Salad So Tasty, a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients and bold flavors! Featuring golden, pan-fried halloumi cheese as the star, this salad combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a touch of red onion for a delightful crunch. Drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, each bite is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. A sprinkle of fresh mint leaves and toasted pine nuts adds the perfect finishing touch to this Mediterranean-inspired dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy and satisfying recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, light dinner, or impressive appetizer. Try this halloumi salad today for a healthy, flavor-packed twist on your salad routine!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams halloumi cheese
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm (about 1/3 inch) thick pieces.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and pan-fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Add them to a large serving bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the bowl with the greens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Add the pan-fried halloumi slices on top of the salad. Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint leaves and toasted pine nuts for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your 'Halloumi Salad So Tasty'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.8 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.7 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1814 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.3 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2412 mg | 186% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1237 mg | 26% | |
*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.
