Low Fat Grilled Halloumi Salad
Elevate your healthy eating game with this delicious **Low Fat Grilled Halloumi Salad**, a perfect fusion of fresh, vibrant ingredients and smoky, golden-brown halloumi cheese. This Mediterranean-inspired dish features crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, all tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing for a burst of refreshing flavor. Topped with warm, grilled halloumi and fragrant fresh mint, this salad is a light yet satisfying option for a wholesome lunch or dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-fat recipe combines quick preparation with gourmet flavor, making it ideal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Whether served as a standalone meal or a colorful side, this salad guarantees to delight your taste buds while keeping things healthy and nutritious!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Halloumi cheese
- 100 grams Mixed salad greens
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 10 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slices.
Step 3
Place the halloumi slices on the hot grill pan. Grill each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden and grill marks appear. Once done, set aside to cool slightly.
Step 4
While the halloumi is grilling, prepare the salad ingredients. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens.
Step 5
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Step 9
Cut the slightly cooled grilled halloumi into smaller bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad.
Step 10
Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Step 11
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing, low-fat meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (800.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1039.4 |
| Total Fat 82.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1476.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.4g | |
| Protein 59.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1979.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1170.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories