Paleo Grilled Halloumi Salad
Bring vibrant flavors to your table with this Paleo Grilled Halloumi Salad, a delightful fusion of fresh, crisp vegetables and savory, golden-brown halloumi cheese. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, combines mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red bell pepper, and sweet red onion, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. The star of the dish is the perfectly grilled halloumi, with its irresistible smoky and salty taste, balanced beautifully by fresh mint. Gluten-free, grain-free, and naturally low in carbs, this salad is a nutrient-packed and satisfying option for those following a Paleo lifestyle. Perfect as a light lunch or a show-stopping side, this salad will impress with its vibrant colors and bold flavors!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 150 grams Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Lemon
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick pieces.
Step 2
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 3
Place the halloumi slices onto the grill pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and have grill marks. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens.
Step 5
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red bell pepper and red onion. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine the juice of one lemon, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together to create the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Step 8
Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
Step 9
Top the salad with the grilled halloumi slices.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Grilled Halloumi Salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1028.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1232.8 |
| Total Fat 96.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 51.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2082.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.4g | |
| Protein 62.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2062.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1762.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories