Grilled Halloumi Salad
Halloumi, the Cypriot cheese that grills without melting: golden and crisp outside, soft inside, over a fresh tomato, cucumber and mint salad with lemon and olive oil. A Mediterranean vegetarian plate, ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 250 g halloumi
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 cucumber
- A few salad leaves (rocket or baby greens)
- A few mint leaves
- 1 lemon
- Olive oil
- Pepper
Method
- 1Cut the halloumi into 1 cm slices.
- 2Grill 2 minutes per side in a dry pan until golden.
- 3Chop the tomatoes and cucumber, arrange over the salad leaves.
- 4Scatter with chopped mint.
- 5Top with the grilled halloumi.
- 6Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, add pepper (halloumi is already salty).
- 7Serve at once, while the cheese is hot.
Tips & tricks
- Grill halloumi dry: it releases enough fat to brown on its own.
- Serve immediately: halloumi firms up as it cools.
- No need to salt the salad, the cheese is salty enough.
Variations
- With watermelon and mint for a summer version.
- With a honey-lemon dressing (not vegan).
Storage
Best eaten at once; uncooked halloumi keeps several days chilled.
Nutrition (per serving)
What to serve it with
- Crusty country bread
- A light main course to follow
- A glass of dry white wine (to taste)
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to make "Grilled Halloumi Salad"?
Allow about 10 min of prep and 5 min of cooking, i.e. 15 min in total for 2 servings.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it's an "Easy" recipe: perfect for beginners, with no special technique required.
Can I make "Grilled Halloumi Salad" ahead and store it?
Best eaten at once; uncooked halloumi keeps several days chilled.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The quantities are for 2 servings. To adjust, simply multiply or divide the ingredients by the number of guests.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, "Grilled Halloumi Salad" is vegetarian: it contains no meat or fish.
How many calories per serving?
One serving provides about 360 kcal, including 22 g of protein, 8 g of carbs and 26 g of fat.
