Vegan Grilled Halloumi Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Vegan Grilled Halloumi Salad, a plant-based twist on a Mediterranean favorite that's perfect for summer dining. Featuring golden, perfectly grilled vegan halloumi, nestled among crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and delicate red onion slivers, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. A tangy homemade lemon-Dijon dressing, sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, ties the ingredients together beautifully, while fresh basil leaves add an aromatic finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful and satiating salad is ideal for light lunches, dinner parties, or as a refreshing side. Indulge in the ultimate combination of healthful eating and indulgent taste with this modern vegan recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Vegan halloumi
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 150 grams Mixed salad greens
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Slice the vegan halloumi into 1 cm thick slices.
Heat a grill pan over medium heat and brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Grill the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion, then add them to the bowl with the greens and tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Chop the grilled halloumi into bite-sized pieces and arrange over the salad.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 692 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 329 mg | 7% | |
*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.
