With artichoke hearts, red onions, and a delicious homemade dressing, this easy vegetarian salad recipe hits all the right notes.
halloumi salad A great way to make a meal out of a salad. With artichoke hearts, red onions, and a delicious homemade dressing, this easy vegetarian salad recipe hits all the right notes.
❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- This halloumi salad recipe can be made quickly and without any special equipment. It is enough to fry it in a frying pan for a few minutes.
- The combination of salad ingredients and homemade dressing creates wonderful flavors and textures.
- This salad can also be used as a main dish since it is hearty and hearty.
- Naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free.
🥬 Ingredients and Substitutes
Halloumi cheese: Halloumi cheese is a cheese made from sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, and sometimes cow’s milk. It comes from Cyprus and has a high melting point, so it won’t change shape or stick to the pan even after a little cooking. It has a salty taste, a chewy texture not too dissimilar to feta, and is a great rennet-free vegetarian cheese.
Salad vegetables: You can use your favorite salad vegetables. Arugula, spinach, kale, romaine, or baby butter lettuce are all great options.
Red onion: A few thinly sliced onions add spice and flavor to this salad recipe.
Artichoke hearts: It can also be used plain Artichoke hearts filled with water Or use your favorite marinated artichoke hearts. If using a marinade, use the marinade. mediterranean flavor for best results.
Cannabis seeds: Furikake cannabis seeds It adds healthy fats, protein, and a little crunch and texture. If you don’t have hemp seeds, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds are also great.
Olive oil: A good quality extra virgin olive oil is great for pan-frying halloumi cheese and making delicious salad dressings. If I have it on hand, my second choice is avocado oil.
Apple cider vinegar: The tangy, natural sweetness of apple cider vinegar goes so well with this halloumi salad dressing. If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar is a good substitute.
Honey: The dressing here has a hint of honey, so I don’t recommend substituting it with other sweeteners. For best results, use raw honey.
oregano: Dried oregano adds Mediterranean flavor and sets the tone for this delicious dressing. Although we don’t recommend substituting them, if you have fresh herbs on hand, such as fresh basil or thyme, you can add them to this recipe.
mustard: Adding brown or Dijon mustard adds a tangy flavor to the dressing.
Black pepper: A pinch of black pepper can make a huge difference in the flavor of your salad dressing. For best results, use freshly ground.
Red chili flakes: Red pepper flakes add a hint of spice. It’s not overpowering, but if you’re sensitive to spice, omit it.
🥣 How to make halloumi salad
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and fry the halloumi slices in the oil.
- Meanwhile, combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine homemade salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
- Before serving, top with golden crunchy halloumi cheese.
- enjoy!
💭 Top Tip
Let’s make this salad to your liking! You can also add ingredients such as olives, cherry tomatoesMake this halloumi salad even more hearty and nutritious by adding , cucumber, and quinoa.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is halloumi made of?
Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese that is usually made from a mixture of sheep’s and goat’s milk.
Can halloumi salad be stored?
Halloumi salad is best when made fresh before eating. However, you can pan-fry the halloumi cheese in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving with the salad.
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