Low Sodium Grilled Halloumi Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Low Sodium Grilled Halloumi Salad, a perfect harmony of savory, tangy, and fresh flavors. This delightful recipe features slices of golden-brown halloumi cheese, grilled to perfection, atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and a hint of fresh mint. The zesty lemon-oregano dressing ties everything together beautifully, enhancing the natural flavors without the need for extra salt. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this healthy and satisfying salad is ideal for a light lunch, dinner, or a shareable side dish. Packed with protein, low in sodium, and brimming with Mediterranean-inspired flair, this recipe is sure to become a mealtime favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Halloumi cheese
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and rocket)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
Instructions
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slices.
Carefully slice the cherry tomatoes in half, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and finely slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, and dried oregano to prepare the dressing.
Preheat a non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the halloumi cheese slices to the pan. Grill each side for 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and have grill marks. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh mint leaves.
Add the grilled halloumi cheese on top of the salad.
Drizzle the prepared lemon dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately to enjoy the warm halloumi with the fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.5 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.8 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1121 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2525 mg | 194% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1552 mg | 33% | |
*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.
