Halloumi Salad

A tasty quick green Mediterranean salad that kids love. You can transform the recipe into a halloumi pasta salad by leaving out the bread and adding cooked pasta instead.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 316 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 7 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced
• 1 bunch rocket (arugula) leaves
• 1 large tomato, cut into cubes
• 1 pita bread round, split
• ½ teaspoon mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Combine rocket leaves and tomato in a large bowl.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; arrange halloumi cheese slices on top.

Step 4

Broil halloumi cheese in the preheated oven, until light brown, about 3 minutes. Flip slices and broil on the second side, about 3 minutes more. Cut into cubes; add to the bowl.

Step 5

Toast pita bread until golden. Cool until crisp, about 5 minutes. Break into small pieces; add to the bowl.

Step 6

Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, sesame seeds, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour into the large bowl; toss salad to combine.