Grilled Halloumi Salad
This Grilled Halloumi Salad is a quick and delightful weeknight meal that effortlessly combines briny olives, spicy garlic, and refreshing cucumbers. The star of the show is the grilled halloumi, offering a salty, feta-like allure. The recipe takes 30 minutes from start to finish, serves 4, and costs around $20. With a simple Mediterranean-inspired dressing and a burst of fresh ingredients, it's a satisfying and flavorful dish that's perfect for a busy day. Enjoy the ecstasy of grilled halloumi in this easy-to-make salad!
Equipment
- Grill or Grill Pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 pack (8 oz) halloumi cheese sliced into 1/2-inch planks
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Inline Ingredients:
- Olive oil for brushing the halloumi
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Halloumi: Brush the halloumi planks with olive oil on both sides. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear and the cheese is softened.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped mint.
- Add Grilled Halloumi: Gently fold in the grilled halloumi planks into the salad.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Resting Time: Let the salad rest for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Divide the salad onto plates, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the dressing ingredients according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or sprinkle of chili flakes for extra flavor.
- This salad can be a complete meal on its own, but you can also serve it as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or fish.