Heart-Healthy Grilled Haloumi with Lemon and Fresh Herbs
Elevate your healthy eating with this irresistible recipe for Heart-Healthy Grilled Haloumi with Lemon and Fresh Herbs. Perfectly balanced for flavor and nutrition, this dish features luscious golden-brown haloumi cheese, expertly grilled to achieve its signature crisp-yet-creamy texture. A bright marinade of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and cracked black pepper enhances the cheese's natural richness while providing a heart-healthy boost. Fresh mint and parsley lend vibrant herbal freshness, while sweet cherry tomatoes and mixed salad greens complete the dish with color and crunch. Finished with a sprinkle of fragrant lemon zest, this 25-minute Mediterranean-inspired recipe is quick, easy, and ideal for light lunches or elegant appetizers. Serve this zesty grilled haloumi salad warm for an unforgettable feast that's as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g haloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 200 g mixed salad greens
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Slice the haloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slices.
Zest the lemon and set aside the zest. Then, juice the lemon to obtain about 2 tablespoons of juice.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper.
Brush the haloumi slices with the lemon oil mixture on both sides.
Place the haloumi slices on the preheated grill. Grill each side for about 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown with grill marks.
While the haloumi is grilling, chop the fresh mint and parsley lightly.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them with the mixed salad greens on a serving platter.
Once the haloumi is done, place the grilled slices over the salad greens and tomatoes.
Sprinkle the chopped mint and parsley over the grilled haloumi.
Finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest to add extra flavor and aroma.
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.9 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 5629 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1886 mg | 145% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1199 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.
