Description
A Mediterranean-inspired salad combining crispy halloumi cheese with fluffy couscous, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet and spicy hot honey dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous
- 8 oz halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- A handful of Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 cup of couscous and a pinch of salt, then remove from heat. Cover and let it sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Cut 8 oz of halloumi into ½-inch thick slices. Heat a grill pan over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil, and grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Dice 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and 1 cucumber. Thinly slice ½ a red onion and chop a handful of fresh Italian parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of hot honey, the juice of 1 lemon, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, fluff the couscous with a fork, then add the chopped vegetables and parsley. Pour over the dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Once the halloumi is grilled, place it on top of the salad or mix it in before serving. Drizzle a bit more hot honey over for an extra sweet kick.
Notes
Serve with grilled chicken for a complete meal or add nuts for crunch. Store in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salad, Mediterranean, halloumi, couscous, healthy, quick meal
