Grilled Halloumi with Rocket Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
When I'm looking for something quick and impressive to serve guests, this grilled halloumi with rocket salad is my go to dish. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes, and it's incredibly budget friendly since halloumi is so satisfying and filling. What I love most is how the cheese gets this beautiful golden crust when grilled while staying creamy inside, and the peppery rocket provides a wonderful contrast. Rocket is also packed with vitamins and minerals that support bone health, making this feel like a proper nutritious meal rather than just an indulgence. The bright lemon juice and balsamic vinegar tie everything together beautifully, creating something that tastes far more restaurant worthy than the minimal effort required.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 1183 mlrocket leaves
- 1lemon(juiced)
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1red onion(sliced)
- 2 tbspbalsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the Halloumi into 1 cm thick pieces.
- 2
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the Halloumi slices to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the rocket leaves, red onion, and black pepper.
- 5
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and balsamic vinegar in a separate bowl.
Tip: Drizzle the dressing over the rocket salad.
- 6
Place the grilled Halloumi on top of the rocket salad and serve.
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