Grilled Halloumi with Beetroot Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite go to dishes when I want something that feels fancy but comes together in under an hour. The halloumi gets beautifully golden and crispy on the grill while keeping that gorgeous squeaky texture inside, and the earthy beetroot salad with fresh mint and pomegranate seeds creates the perfect balance. Beetroot is packed with natural nitrates that support heart health, and honestly, the whole thing is so simple to pull together that it works perfectly for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without breaking the bank or spending all day in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400halloumi cheese
- 2 mediumbeetroot(cooked and sliced)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1lemon(juice only)
- 237 mlfresh mint leaves(chopped)
- 1 mediumred onion(finely chopped)
- 1 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 237 mlpomegranate seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice the halloumi into 1 cm thick slices.
Tip: If you don't have a grill pan, you can use a non-stick frying pan.
- 2
Brush the grill pan with olive oil, then add the sliced halloumi. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the cooked beetroot, chopped red onion, chopped mint leaves, and pomegranate seeds.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the beetroot mixture.
- 5
Serve the grilled halloumi on top of the beetroot salad.
- 6
Drizzle any remaining dressing over the salad and enjoy!
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