Grilled Halloumi Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Grilled Halloumi Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring golden, perfectly seared halloumi cheese paired with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of dried oregano ties all the ingredients together beautifully. With a total prep and cook time of just 25 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is ideal for a light lunch, a flavorful side, or even a vegetarian main course. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or midweek meals, this grilled halloumi salad offers a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Halloumi cheese
• 100 grams Mixed salad greens
• 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 50 grams Kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Slice the halloumi cheese into thick slices, about 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick.

Step 3

Brush the halloumi slices lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4

Grill the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and have grill marks. Remove them from the heat and set aside.

Step 5

While the halloumi is grilling, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into half-moons, thinly slice the red onion and red bell pepper.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, and kalamata olives.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss the vegetables gently to coat them evenly.

Step 9

Arrange the grilled halloumi slices on top of the salad.

Step 10

Serve immediately, allowing everyone to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1013.3 grams (1013.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1634

Total Fat 140.50g	180%
Saturated Fat 66.40g	332%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2909mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 40.70g	15%
Dietary Fiber 11.50g	41%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 72.90g	146%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2461mg	189%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1319mg	28%

*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: 73.6%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 9.5%