Haloumi and Chickpea Arugula Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Haloumi and Chickpea Arugula Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing! Featuring golden, seared haloumi cheese paired with protein-packed chickpeas, peppery arugula, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this wholesome dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. A creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a shareable side dish. Bursting with nutrients and bold flavors, it’s a fresh, healthy, and satisfying choice for every occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Haloumi cheese
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 120 grams Arugula
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 small Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the haloumi cheese into 1 cm thick pieces.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the haloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, drained chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with the warm seared haloumi slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1053 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 837 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 648 mg | 14% | |
*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.
