Grilled Halloumi Salad
Grilled Halloumi Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With golden-brown slices of halloumi grilled to perfection, this salad combines fresh mixed greens, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all drizzled with a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for everything from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties. Dive into this colorful salad and savor the flavors of sun-soaked days!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 200g halloumi cheese
- 3 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice halloumi into half-inch thick pieces.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Drizzle olive oil on both sides of halloumi slices; grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Top the salad with grilled halloumi slices.
- Serve immediately, adding an extra drizzle of lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg