Grilled Halloumi Salad
Grilled halloumi salad is a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to incorporate more vegetables and protein into your diet, while enjoying the unique and flavorful taste of halloumi cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. halloumi cheese, sliced
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- pepper, to taste
- pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, pepper and chili flakes. Cut the halloumi into slices and coat them with the prepared marinade.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, add some oil. Grill the halloumi slices for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle the remaining marinade-dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Divide the salad evenly among plates and top each serving with several slices of grilled halloumi cheese and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!