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Halloumi Salad

Author Rachel
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Description

Equipment

Ingredients

The salad:

  • 7 oz (200 grams) halloumi cheese cut into cubes or slices
  • 2-4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • a handful of cherry tomatoes sliced in half

Sautée mushrooms:

  • A handful of mushrooms sliced
  • 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) sweet chili sauce

For the dressing:

  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • *Optional* sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Dry the halloumi cubes with a paper towel.
  • In a large saucepan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, crushed garlic, soy sauce, and sweet chili. Cook (stirring occasionally) until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until mushrooms are soft, 5 to 8 more minutes. Remove the mushrooms to a small bowl.
  • In the same pan, add a little oil and turn the heat on to high—Fry the halloumi cubes or slices on all sides until nicely browned.
  • Arrange the veggies in a serving bowl.
  • Just before serving, add the sautéed mushrooms and fried halloumi.
  • Place all the dressing ingredients into a jar. Shake it, and drizzle about half over the salad. Toss well, adding more dressing if needed.
  • *Optional* Garnish with sesame seeds.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Fry the halloumi just before serving!
  • Other toppings that can compliment the salad- roasted nuts, dries tomatoes, kalamata olives, green chilies.
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