Grilled Halloumi with Carrot Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a recipe I absolutely love making when I want something impressive yet simple. Grilled halloumi with carrot salad comes together in under an hour and costs just a few pounds to feed four people. The halloumi gets beautifully golden and squeaky when it hits the grill, while the fresh carrots provide wonderful natural sweetness and are packed with beta carotene for healthy eyes and skin. The bright mint and lemon juice make everything taste vibrant and summery. This is my go to dish when friends pop round because it feels special without requiring any fussy techniques.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 6carrots(peeled and sliced)
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 1 mediumlemon(juiced)
- 237 mlfresh mint leaves(finely chopped)
- 1 tspsea salt
- 1 tspblack pepper(ground)
- 946 mlbaby spinach
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Toss the sliced carrots with 2 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Preheat the oven to 200°C if you prefer to roast the carrots.
- 3
Grill the Halloumi for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and slightly caramelized.
- 4
Roast the carrots in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the juice of 1 lemon, chopped mint, and remaining olive oil.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 6
Add the grilled Halloumi and roasted carrots to the dressing, then toss with baby spinach.
Tip: Serve immediately for best results.
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