Warm Halloumi Salad with Chilli Dressing
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Warm Halloumi Salad with Chilli Dressing is the ultimate fusion of zest and comfort. Featuring golden, pan-fried halloumi slices paired with crisp mixed greens, juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint, this salad delivers a delightful medley of textures. The real star, however, is the bold homemade chilli dressing—made with fresh red chilli, garlic, honey, and smoked paprika—that adds a smoky, zesty kick to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect as a light dinner or an elegant starter. Serve it warm to experience the irresistible contrast of sizzling halloumi and refreshing veggies. Ideal for halloumi lovers and fans of spicy salads alike, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams halloumi cheese
- 150 grams mixed salad greens
- 200 grams grape tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 10 grams fresh mint
- 1 large red chilli
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 60 milliliters olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Slice the halloumi into 1 cm thick slices and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Prepare the vegetables: halve the grape tomatoes, slice the cucumber into half-moons, and finely slice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley and mint.
For the chilli dressing, finely chop the red chilli (remove seeds for less heat, if desired) and mince the garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together the chilli, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the halloumi from the pan and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint. Toss gently to combine.
Arrange the salad on a serving platter and place the warm halloumi slices on top.
Drizzle the chilli dressing over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, zesty flavors of this satisfying salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3505 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2503 mg | 193% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1672 mg | 36% | |
*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.
