Whole30 Grilled Halloumi Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and satisfying Whole30 Grilled Halloumi Salad, a perfect balance of fresh ingredients and smoky, golden-brown halloumi cheese. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and zesty red onion, this dish is brought to life with a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing and a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves. The grilled halloumi adds a unique, salty richness that transforms this salad into a hearty, nutrient-rich meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free, vegetarian recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a showstopping side dish. Enjoy a wholesome, flavorful, and Whole30-compliant salad that you’ll keep coming back to!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Halloumi cheese
- 150 grams Mixed salad greens
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Lemon
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
2. Slice the halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Step 3
3. Lightly brush each slice with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4
4. Place the halloumi slices onto the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they have nice grill marks and are golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 5
5. While the halloumi is grilling, prepare the salad. In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed salad greens.
Step 6
6. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Step 7
7. Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Add slices to the salad greens.
Step 8
8. Slice the red onion thinly, preferably using a mandoline for even slices, and add to the bowl.
Step 9
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 10
10. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 11
11. Tear the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle over the salad.
Step 12
12. Top the salad with the grilled halloumi slices and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (985.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1514.2 |
| Total Fat 127.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 65.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2298.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.3g | |
| Protein 73.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2450.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1412.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories