Grilled Halloumi Salad
A refreshing and savory salad featuring salty grilled halloumi cheese, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lemon-herb dressing. This vibrant dish is perfect for a light lunch or a delightful side.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 646 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 250 ghalloumi cheese, sliced into 1 cm thick pieces
- 0.5 pcscucumber, diced
- 1 cupcherry tomato, halved
- 0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pcsbell pepper, diced
- 4 cupmixed greens
dressing
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
Equipment
large bowl · knife · small bowl · whisk · grill pan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the grill is hot enough to get good grill marks on the halloumi.
- 2
Place the halloumi slices directly on the preheated grill.
- 3
Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown with visible grill marks.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Watch carefully to prevent burning, as halloumi cooks quickly.
- 4
While the halloumi cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
About 2 min
- 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced bell pepper, and mixed greens.
About 5 min
- 6
Once grilled, remove the halloumi from the heat and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
About 1 min
- 7
Add the warm, cut halloumi to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
- 8
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- 9
Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 645.6kcal
- Protein
- 29.1g
- Carbs
- 18.3g
- Fat
- 52g
- Fibre
- 3.7g
- Sugar
- 9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh; reheating is not recommended.
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