Crispy Halloumi Salad
Crispy Halloumi Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines golden, pan-fried halloumi with sweet caramelized peaches, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber. Tossed with sesame seeds and drizzled with a zesty lime-honey dressing, this salad offers a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it an ideal light meal or side dish.
Equipment
- Small bowl for dressing
- Whisk or fork for mixing dressing
- Measuring Spoons for dressing ingredients
Ingredients
Salad:
- 200 g halloumi cut into cubes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 ripe peach sliced
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Grilled or baked salmon optional, for serving
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 5 fresh mint leaves chopped
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the halloumi cubes and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- In the same pan, lightly fry the peach slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized. Set aside.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and honey. Add chili flakes, salt, pepper, chopped basil, and mint. Stir until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, crispy halloumi, and fried peach slices. Sprinkle with white and black sesame seeds.
- Drizzle the lime-honey dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, optionally with grilled or baked salmon.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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