Grilled Halloumi with Pea Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite go to dishes because it's ready in just 45 minutes and honestly couldn't be simpler to pull together. Grilled halloumi with pea salad is a showstopper that actually tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The peas are packed with fiber and plant based protein, so you're getting real nutrition alongside something absolutely delicious. Fresh mint and a bright lemon dressing bring everything together beautifully, and the contrast between the warm, crispy cheese and the cool, crunchy salad is just magic on the plate.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 710 mlfrozen peas
- 1mint leaves(finely chopped)
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 mediumred onion(thinly sliced)
- 1 mediumcucumber
- 200 gcherry tomatoes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Slice the Halloumi into 1 cm thick slices and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Grill the Halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the cheese.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the peas, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 5
Add the sliced red onion, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes to the pea mixture and toss to combine.
- 6
Serve the grilled Halloumi on top of the pea salad.
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