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Grilled Halloumi Salad A fresh salad bowl featuring grilled halloumi slices, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and leafy greens tossed in herb dressing.

Grilled Halloumi Salad

A fresh and satisfying Mediterranean Grilled Halloumi Salad featuring warm, golden grilled halloumi cheese served over crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, and herbs. Tossed with a bright lemon vinaigrette, it’s a perfect balance of salty, tangy, and refreshing proof that salad can be a real meal.
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Cypriot, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Keyword: Fried halloumi salad, Grilled halloumi salad recipe, Halloumi salad dressing, Halloumi salad pomegranate, Mediterranean halloumi salad, Simple grilled halloumi salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Chill & Assemble: 5 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Grill pan or heavy skillet (For grilling the halloumi)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing vegetables and cheese)
  • 1 Large salad bowl or platter (For assembling salad)
  • 1 Small jar or bowl (For mixing the vinaigrette)
  • Paper towels Pizza Peel (To dry halloumi before grilling)

Ingredients

Halloumi & Prep

  • 8 oz Halloumi cheese - Sliced ½-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For brushing cheese
  • — — Black pepper - To taste
  • — — Fresh herbs - Optional for grilling aroma

Salad Base

  • 6 cups Mixed greens - Arugula spinach, or romaine
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes - Halved
  • 1 — Cucumber - Sliced
  • 1 — Red onion - Thinly sliced
  • 1 — Avocado - Sliced just before serving

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves - Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil - Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest - For brightness

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup Olive oil - Extra virgin preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Honey - To balance acidity
  • 1 clove Garlic - Minced
  • — — Salt and pepper - To taste

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 cup Cooked couscous or quinoa - To make it heartier
  • ¼ cup Pomegranate seeds - Adds sweetness and color
  • ½ cup Roasted red peppers - Optional
  • ½ cup Chickpeas - Protein boost

Instructions

  • Pat the halloumi dry with paper towels, then slice into ½-inch pieces. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season with black pepper.
    Close-up of grilled halloumi cheese slices cooking on a grill pan, glistening with olive oil and sprinkled with herbs.
  • Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook halloumi slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside.
    A small glass jar filled with freshly made lemon honey dressing on a wooden board, surrounded by lemons, honey, garlic, and herbs
  • Arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado on a large platter or salad bowl. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and lemon zest.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Adjust flavor to taste.
    Warm halloumi salad topped with pomegranate seeds, being drizzled with golden honey dressing over a bed of fresh greens.
  • Place warm halloumi on top of the salad, drizzle with dressing, and add optional toppings like pomegranate seeds or chickpeas. Serve immediately while cheese is warm.
    A fresh salad bowl featuring grilled halloumi slices, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and leafy greens tossed in herb dressing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 34g (52%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 680mg (30%) | Potassium: 520mg (15%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 2400IU (48%) | Vitamin C: 28mg (34%) | Calcium: 450mg (45%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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