Halloumi Salad Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Halloumi Salad featuring grilled halloumi cheese, crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, and a lemon-mint dressing, garnished with toasted pine nuts. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese (sliced into 1/4-inch slabs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Vegetables & Greens
- 3 small cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 ounces mixed greens (such as baby spinach or mesclun)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Herbs & Dressing
- 4 tablespoons fresh mint (roughly chopped)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Garnish
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Heat pan: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for grilling the halloumi.
- Grill halloumi: Brush the halloumi slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil on both sides. Place them on the heated grill pan and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and the cheese softens slightly.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, thinly sliced red onion, and roughly chopped fresh mint. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with the lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.
- Assemble salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Arrange the grilled halloumi slices on top and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- To toast pine nuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir frequently until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute halloumi with grilled tofu or a plant-based cheese.
- This salad is best served fresh to enjoy the contrast of warm grilled cheese and crisp vegetables.
- You can add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the dressing for extra depth, if desired.
Keywords: Halloumi Salad, grilled cheese salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, summer salad
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