Haloumi and Chickpea Arugula Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Haloumi and Chickpea Arugula Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing! Featuring golden, seared haloumi cheese paired with protein-packed chickpeas, peppery arugula, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this wholesome dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. A creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a shareable side dish. Bursting with nutrients and bold flavors, it’s a fresh, healthy, and satisfying choice for every occasion.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Haloumi cheese
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 120 grams Arugula
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 small Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the haloumi cheese into 1 cm thick pieces.
Step 2
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the haloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, drained chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Top the salad with the warm seared haloumi slices.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1240.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1586.1 |
| Total Fat 93.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 190.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6879.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.3g | |
| Protein 85.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1930.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2176.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories