Halloumi Salad Food

HALLOUMI AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Shred rinsed lettuce and arugula and arrange on a plate (this salad looks prettier on a flat surface, so for presentation, use a plate rather than a bowl).
• Halve cherry tomatoes, arrange on top of salad.
• Mix olive oil and balsamic vinegar, drizzle on top of the salad. Season with salt and pepper, if you prefer.
• Peel pear(s) and cut into small cubes. Heat butter in a pan and cook pear cubes until warm and soft. Let cool a little and pour on top of the salad.
• Slice halloumi cheese (soak in cold water first for 5-20 minutes if you want to reduce the saltiness). Heat butter in a pan and fry the slices until browned on both sides; arrange on top of the salad.
• Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm.

FRIED HALLOUMI SALAD

Steps:

• Unwrap the cheese and pat dry with kitchen paper.
• Using a sharp knife try to slice the cheese in 8 slices, halloumi tends to split.
• Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan; press each slice of cheese in the flour, coat on both sides.
• When the oil is really hot, add the slices to the pan, fry them approx one minute on each side, they have turn a deep golden color.
• Serve them with the dressing poured over and garnished with the coriander.

HALLOUMI SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C / 392 F I use an electric fan assisted oven, please adjust according to your own oven.Place the butternut squash on a baking tray, add 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1/4 tsp of smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp of salt and cracked black pepper. Mix well so the squash is covered in everything. Cook until the squash is soft about 20 minutes. Turn the squash halfway through cooking.
• While the squash is roasting cook the quinoa according to the pack instructions.Once cooked leave to cool, then when you are ready to plate up use a fork to fluff up the quinoa.
• Brush a little oil on a skillet or non stick pan. Heat the pan until hot, turn down the heat a little then add the slices of halloumi. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes. They should be golden brown.
• To make the dressing add all the ingredients to a small bowl or jug and whisk until combined. Leave in the fridge until ready to serve.
• To serve, add the quinoa to a large serving dish, add the spinach, squash, red onion, nuts and seeds and mix gently. I serve the dressing on the side but you could add the dressing now and mix gently. Top with the halloumi and mint leaves.

GRILLED HALLOUMI AND AVOCADO SALAD (EASY SALAD IDEAS)

Steps:

• Heat the grill or grill pan.
• In a small bowl juice the lemon, add honey and all spices for the dressing, mix and set aside.
• Slice halloumi about 1 inch thick and plate on a hot grill. Wait a minute until grill stripes form and flip on the other side. Grill for the minute, then place on a paper towel to remove extra fat, if needed.
• Distribute salad leaves between two plates. Add grilled halloumi
• Slice avocado and add on the plate.
• Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to the plate. Add olives and peas, cut in half.
• Drizzle dressing on top and serve.

HALLOUMI, CARROT & ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the peel and pith away from the oranges. Use a small serrated knife to segment the orange, catching any juices in a bowl, then squeeze any excess juice from the off-cut pith into the bowl as well. Add the mustard, honey, vinegar, oil and some seasoning to the bowl and mix well.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel carrot ribbons into the dressing bowl and toss gently. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan and cook the halloumi for a few mins until golden on both sides. Toss the watercress through the dressed carrots. Arrange the watercress mixture on plates and top with the halloumi and oranges.

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE

Steps:

• Brush the cheese with olive oil and place onto a medium hot grill for 2 minutes on each side, or until marked. Remove and slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle the olive oil on top and squeeze the lemon juice over the cheese. Serve with grilled pita bread.

HALLOUMI AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Fry the cheese, turning occasionally, until golden brown on at least two sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• To make the dressing, add 10 to 12 mint leaves, 10 to 12 basil leaves, 1/4 cup olive oil and some salt to a small food processor. Blend until smooth.
• Arrange the watermelon cubes and halloumi on a platter. Drizzle with some of the dressing and garnish with more mint and basil leaves. Serve with grilled bread and extra dressing on the side.