Crispy Torn Halloumi Salad

This Crispy Torn Halloumi Salad is a vibrant blend of fresh vegetables and crispy halloumi, perfect for light meals or entertaining.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 pack halloumi
1 teaspoon olive oil for drizzling
1 large head butter lettuce
1 avocado sliced
2 cucumbers sliced
5 radishes sliced
to taste fresh herbs chives, mint, and dill
1/2 cup vinaigrette of choice
to taste champagne vinegar
to taste lemon juice
to taste honey
to taste tahini or mustard
1 shallot finely chopped
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Equipment

Baking sheet
mason jar
Large mixing bowl

Method

Vinaigrette Preparation

Mix all vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl or mason jar. Taste and adjust ratios as desired.

Halloumi Preparation

Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 450 F. Tear halloumi into large chunks, drizzle with olive oil, and arrange in an even layer on a tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown, flip, and bake for another 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

Salad Assembly

On a large serving platter, arrange the lettuce, avocado, cucumbers, radishes, and herbs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add the baked halloumi on top.

Serving

Dress the salad with the prepared vinaigrette just before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, dry the halloumi well before baking. Customize ingredients based on preference or availability.

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