Crispy Halloumi Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
This Chopped Halloumi Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette is a delicious high fiber and high protein salad that is delicious on its own or with your favorite protein.
Equipment
Ingredients
seared halloumi
- 1 block halloumi - sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil can also use butter
filling ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes from about 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber - finely chopped
- 1 large bell pepper - finely chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 medium red onion - finely chopped
- 2 cans white beans - drained
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup champagne vinegar
- 1 clove garlic - grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon za'atar*
Instructions
- Add all dressing ingredients to a jar or bowl, mix together until combined. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi to the skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let cool and then finely chop.
- Add all salad ingredients including the halloumi to a big bowl. Toss together with dressing. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
This makes a big salad that can be eaten as a side salad or as a main course.
Nutritional information is for ¼ of the recipe.
*To replace 1 teaspoon of za’atar, mix ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds, and ¼ teaspoon sumac (or use a pinch of paprika with a squeeze of lemon if you don’t have sumac).
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 625mgPotassium: 1560mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2966IUVitamin C: 84mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 8mg
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