Halloumi Cheese and Tomato Salad in a Caper Vinaigrette
Savor the perfect balance of salty, tangy, and fresh flavors with this Halloumi Cheese and Tomato Salad in a Caper Vinaigrette. This vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish features golden, pan-seared halloumi cheese layered over a bed of crisp mixed greens and juicy cherry tomatoes. The show-stopping caper vinaigrette combines extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, honey, garlic, and fresh parsley, delivering a burst of tangy brightness in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal for an easy lunch, a light dinner, or a stunning side dish. Delightfully nutritious and bursting with flavor, it’s a cheesy, tangy twist on a classic salad that will keep you coming back for more!
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Ingredients
- 225 grams Halloumi cheese
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 120 grams Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slices.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Fry the halloumi slices until golden brown on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.
Step 5
In a small bowl, prepare the caper vinaigrette. Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and black pepper. Add the rinsed and drained capers and stir to combine.
Step 6
In a large serving bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
Step 7
Distribute the halved cherry tomatoes and fried halloumi slices over the greens.
Step 8
Drizzle the caper vinaigrette evenly over the salad.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (737.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1722.2 |
| Total Fat 157.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1440.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.8g | |
| Protein 65.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2213.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1117.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories