Heart-Healthy Grilled Halloumi Salad
Elevate your salad game with our Heart-Healthy Grilled Halloumi Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich halloumi cheese, expertly grilled to golden perfection, and paired with a medley of fresh salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and delicately sliced red onion, this recipe is as wholesome as it is flavorful. A zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice ties everything together, while fresh mint leaves add a refreshing burst of aroma and taste. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is ideal for light lunches, summer gatherings, or healthy weeknight dinners. Enjoy a delicious way to nourish your heart and soul!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Halloumi cheese
- 150 grams Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Start by slicing the halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Heat a non-stick grilling pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the halloumi slices in the pan, making sure not to overcrowd them. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the halloumi is golden brown and has grill marks. Remove the halloumi from the pan and set aside.
While the halloumi is grilling, prepare the salad. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into half-moons. Finely slice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the bowl of salad greens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the salad.
Top the salad with the grilled halloumi slices.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy grilled halloumi salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.2 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.0 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1497 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2044 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1575 mg | 34% | |
*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.
