Golden Greek

Elevate your Mediterranean dining experience with the "Golden Greek," a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring perfectly seared, golden-brown halloumi cheese paired with a refreshing medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, and briny Kalamata olives. Infused with the bright tang of lemon juice, the aroma of dried oregano, and a drizzle of quality olive oil, this dish is a celebration of classic Greek flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make crowd-pleaser is perfect as a light main course or an eye-catching appetizer. Serve it with warm pita bread for a complete culinary escape to the sunny shores of Greece.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g Halloumi cheese
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 200 g Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 g Kalamata olives
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 2 pieces Pita bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel to reduce excess moisture.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the halloumi slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Arrange the golden halloumi slices on a serving platter and spoon the dressed vegetable mixture over them.

Step 9

Garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve with pita bread on the side for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1034.9 grams (1034.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1963

Total Fat 141.80g	182%
Saturated Fat 66.70g	334%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4148mg	180%
Total Carbohydrate 106.00g	39%
Dietary Fiber 15.60g	56%
Total Sugars 21.30g
Protein 82.30g	165%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2532mg	195%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1144mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 20.9%