Ingredients
Scale
- 250g halloumi cheese, sliced
- 5 oz mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh mint or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the halloumi slices dry and preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Slice the grilled halloumi into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the grill for even cooking.
- High-quality olive oil enhances the dressing’s flavor.
- Dress the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Customize with grains, fruits, or nuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg