Tomato Cucumber Fried Halloumi Salad
A dynamic and super fresh summer salad that combines crispy cucumbers, juicy tomato, herbs, and warm, salty fried halloumi cheese into one amazing side.
Servings: 2 to 3 people, as a side
Calories: 589kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips
- 1 cup ripe cut tomatoes (halved grape tomatoes or 1 large heirloom tomato cut into 1-inch chunks works best)
- 3 Persian cucumbers or 1 smallish English hothouse cucumber, cut into a large dice
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon fresh, flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped fine
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 12 turns fresh-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the halloumi slices very dry with clean paper towels and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate for about 5 minutes while you cut and prep the rest of the ingredients.
- Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers, chop the herbs, and toss the vegetables and herbs together in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the lemon juice, and the salt, sugar and black pepper. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.Tip: Halloumi cheese is very salty, so this portion of the salad relies on herbs for flavor instead of salt.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium low with the remaining olive oil, or enough to lightly coat the surface.
- Add the sliced halloumi, leaving space between each slice, and cook for 2 or 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Depending on the size of the pan, you may need to pan-fry the cheese in batches, adding more oil as necessary.
- Check to see if any liquid has pooled in the bottom of the tomato cucumber salad, and if so, drain it. Add the fried halloumi to the tomato cucumber salad. Lightly toss and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 1370mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 1181mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
