Grilled Halloumi & Tomato Salad
Serves
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
For the croutons:
4 slices bread, thickly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
salt
4 slices bread, thickly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
salt
For the salad:
6 baby cucumbers, sliced
2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz (225 g) halloumi
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh mint, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
6 baby cucumbers, sliced
2 cups (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz (225 g) halloumi
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh mint, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
375
Fats
27 g
Protein
17 g
Carbs
16 g
Instructions
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For the croutons:
1. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chopped bread in baking dish, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt. Toss until evenly coated.
2. Bake for 15 minutes, turning croutons halfway to brown evenly, until golden brown and crunchy on outside.
3. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. -
For the salad:
1. Place sliced cucumbers in colander, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt, and let sit to drain.
2. In small bowl, combine tomatoes with ½ teaspoon of salt and mix.
3. Smash and peel garlic cloves. Place in seperate small bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil and leave to rest.
4. In large bowl, add drained cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, fresh herbs, and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Use mesh strainer to pour in garlic-marinated olive oil. Mix well to combine.
Add half of croutons and toss to absorb liquid. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and vinegar to your liking.
5. Slice halloumi ¼ inch thick, then cut into bite-size pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Cook halloumi on both sides until golden-brown and crusty, approximately 1 minute per side. Add halloumi to salad along with remaining croutons, mix gently, and serve immediately.