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I don’t know about you, but when it comes to healthy eating salads are my go-to all time favourite meal. And I’m not talking about those lifeless green salads made with iceberg lettuce – I mean a good, hearty salad with mixed greens, spinach, or kale, tons of fresh veggies, protein, cheese, and ALL the flavour. This Halloumi Salad is one of my favourite salads to make for lunch or dinner, and I just know you’re going to love it as much as I do!
What is Halloumi Cheese?
Halloumi Cheese is a semi-hard cheese that’s made in Cyprus (near Turkey and Greece), typically made from sheep and goat’s milk. It’s popular in Mediterranean countries and throughout Europe.How to Grill Halloumi Cheese?
Grilling Halloumi Cheese is so easy! Because of its high melting point it stays solid even when grilled. Add it to your outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat and sear on all sides just until dark golden brown.
Ingredients for Halloumi Salad
- canned chickpeas
- olive oil
- salt
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- mixed greens
- red onion
- mixed cherry tomatoes
- cucumber
- halloumi cheese
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- dried basil
- salt
- dijon mustard
How to make Halloumi Salad
- Roast the chickpeas. Heat a pan on the stove, add the olive oil, chickpeas and spices. Toss well as the chickpeas get crispy.
- Slice and grill the Halloumi. Slice the cheese into 3/4-inch thick slices and grill for several minutes per side until dark golden brown.
- Prep the dressing. Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake well to combine.
- Assemble the veggies. Add your favourite greens to a platter or bowl with the sliced onions, halved cherry tomatoes and chopped cucumbers.
- Top, and serve. Add the chickpeas on top of the veggies, along with the grilled Halloumi. Drizzle with the dressing and serve!
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I hope you love this healthy salad recipe as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite healthy salad recipe? I’d love to know!
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Looking for more delicious healthy salads? You’ll LOVE these!
- Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
- Winter Citrus Salad Recipe
- Pomegranate Kale Quinoa Salad Recipe
- White Bean and Tomato Salad Recipe
- Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
- Greek Chickpea Salad Recipe
- Asian Cucumber and Carrot Salad Recipe
Recipe Video
Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel
Halloumi Salad
This Halloumi Salad is packed with veggies, healthy protein and fats, and makes a delicious vegetarian main dish or hearty side dish.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 278kcal
Ingredients
For the crispy chickpeas:
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas rinsed, drained, and dried
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaaspoon smoked paprika
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
For the salad:
- 1 large block Halloumi Cheese (approximately 1 cup)
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumbers sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
For the chickpeas:
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chickpeas to a bowl along with the olive oil, salt, garlic powder and paprika. Toss very well to coat.
- Add the coated chickpeas to the hot pan and brown on all sides until golden and crispy (this should take approximately 8-9 minutes). Set them aside on a plate to cool.
For the dressing:
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake well to combine. Set aside.
For the salad:
- Slice the Halloumi cheese into 3/4-inch thick slices and grill for several minutes per side until dark golden brown
- Add the greens to a platter or bowl with the sliced onions, halved cherry tomatoes and chopped cucumbers.
- Add the cooled chickpeas on top of the veggies, along with the grilled Halloumi. Drizzle with the dressing and serve!
Notes
This salad is great for meal prep. Simply assemble as directed and top with the dressing right before serving.
The Halloumi cheese is best served hot, but it can be grilled in advance and re-heated in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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vivian says
This salad was delicious, and simple to make! The chickpeas did not end up crispy, but they were still delicious, and the rest of it was exactly as I had hoped. Served with grilled salmon for the meat eaters and a fresh baguette for all of us. Thanks for a great recipe!