Minted Haloumi Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Minted Haloumi Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cooling cucumber slices, topped with golden, pan-grilled haloumi cheese for the ultimate balance of textures. Fresh mint leaves infuse the dish with a zesty, aromatic punch, perfectly complemented by a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy haloumi salad is a perfect choice for a light summer meal or an elegant side dish. Packed with flavor and bursting with color, it's a crowd-pleaser you'll turn to time and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g haloumi
• 100 g mixed salad greens
• 150 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 15 g fresh mint leaves
• 1 large lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp salt

Directions

Step 1

Slice the haloumi into 1 cm thick slices and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, grill the haloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 3

Rinse and pat dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large serving bowl or platter.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add both to the salad greens.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh mint leaves. Reserve a few whole leaves for garnish, and sprinkle the rest over the salad.

Step 6

For the dressing, juice the lemon and whisk it together with olive oil, honey, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.

Step 7

Toss the salad with the dressing to coat evenly.

Step 8

Arrange the grilled haloumi slices on top of the tossed salad.

Step 9

Garnish with the reserved mint leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	839.3 grams (839.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1311

Total Fat 104.70g	134%
Saturated Fat 46.00g	230%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2067mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 36.10g	13%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 20.90g
Protein 59.30g	119%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1991mg	153%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1305mg	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: 71.2%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 10.9%