Now THIS is the cheese that can truly level up any side salad! Halloumi is a Mediterranean cheese that is mellow in flavor and great for grilling or pan frying because it doesn't melt. Instead, you get a crisp exterior and a soft, gooey interior that has a slight feta-like tang. Served over arugula with tomatoes, this Halloumi Side Salad is ultra satisfying and delicious.

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Ingredients
- Arugula lettuce
- Halloumi cheese
- Roma tomatoes
- Pepper
Dressing
- Lemon vinaigrette or Greek vinaigrette
What Can I Substitute in this Recipe?
- Tomatoes: Try Campari (pictured above) or cherry tomatoes instead of roma.
How Can I Customize this Recipe?
- Vegetables: Cucumbers, red onion, garbanzo beans, and kalamata olives would make a great addition.
What Kitchen Equipment Is Best?
How Should I Store and Reheat this Recipe?
Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.
Expert Tips for Success
Buy pre-washed and ready-to-eat lettuce to save time.
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Have Leftover Ingredients?
- Use up leftover arugula by adding it to a grain bowl, placing it on top of pizza, or as a sandwich topping as we did in this Prosciutto Caprese Sandwich.
- For a simple and tasty appetizer, pan-fry leftover Halloumi and drizzle it with honey.
- Serve leftover Halloumi on a Mediterranean platter with pita bread, hummus, kalamata olives, and other vegetables.
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Halloumi Side Salad
Now THIS is the cheese that can truly level up any side salad! Halloumi is a Mediterranean cheese that is mellow in flavor and great for grilling or pan frying because it doesn't melt. Instead, you get a crisp exterior and a soft, gooey interior that has a slight feta-like tang. Served over arugula with tomatoes, this salad is ultra satisfying and delicious.
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Equipment
- Knife
- Cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 5 ounces Arugula lettuce
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 8 ounces Halloumi cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper (or to taste)
Dressing
- 4 tablespoon Lemon vinaigrette or Greek vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash lettuce and set it aside to drain in a colander.
- Cut halloumi cheese into cubes. Using a cast iron skillet or fry pan, sear halloumi cheese in a small amount of olive oil on medium heat until crisp 1-2 minutes. Remove from burner.
- Cut tomatoes into sections.
- Prepare salad with all ingredients. Drizzle dressing of choice over the top.
- Toss and serve. Add more pepper (if desired).
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 838mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1228IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 628mgIron: 1mg
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