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grilled halloumi Mediterranean salad

Grilled Halloumi Mediterranean Salad

This grilled halloumi Mediterranean salad is fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. Salty halloumi cheese pairs with crisp veggies, olives, and herbs, all tied together with a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing. It’s hearty enough to be a meal yet light and refreshing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 8 oz halloumi cheese cut into ½-inch slices
  • 4 cups mixed greens arugula, spinach, or blend
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion very thinly sliced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: grilled zucchini, avocado slices, or toasted pine nuts.

Method
 

Step 1. Prepare the halloumi
  1. Pat halloumi slices dry with paper towels.
Step 2. Heat the grill
  1. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan.
Step 3. Grill the halloumi
  1. Place halloumi slices on the grill. Cook 2 minutes per side until golden with grill marks. Remove from heat.
Step 4. Build the salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, roasted peppers, parsley, and mint.
Step 5. Make the dressing
  1. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 6. Assemble
  1. Toss the salad with dressing. Place warm halloumi slices on top. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Eat the halloumi while warm; it gets chewy if it sits too long.
  • If you want extra crunch, add toasted pine nuts.
  • To make it a full meal, serve with warm pita bread or a side of couscous.