Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables and Halloumi Salad
Grilled vegetables and halloumi always bring a Mediterranean feeling to the table. This salad can be eaten as a starter, main course, or it can be served as a side dish.
EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)
Ingredients
- 250 gr halloumi cheese sliced
- 1 pc courgette or marrow
- 1 pc aubergine
- 1 pc green pepper
- 1 pc red pepper
- 1 pc yellow pepper
- 8 pcs halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 pc lemon
For the dressing
- 1 pc chopped garlic clove
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 pc squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 100 ml olive oil
For the garnish
- Fresh mixed herbs (basil, Italian parsley and coriander)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by placing all ingredients into a shaker or a glass jar. Season to taste with salt and pepper and shake the mixture.
- Slice all vegetables and marinate with a pinch of salt and a good amount of olive oil for 15 minutes.
- Grill all vegetables and the halved lemon on both sides until cooked but keep them firm.
- Grill the halloumi cheese slices for 2 minutes on both sides.
- Serve the grilled vegetables on a large plate with the halloumi cheese, grilled lemon and fresh herbs sprinkled around. The dressing is served on the side.
Notes
- Dry oregano, thyme or basil can be added to the dressing.
- Jazz up the salad with black and green olives, cooked chickpeas or pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition for 1 portion
Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 14gFat: 40gSodium: 765mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 627mgIron: 1mg
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