Grilled Halloumi with Watercress Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a dish I absolutely love making when I want something quick yet impressive. Grilled halloumi with watercress salad comes together in under an hour and honestly feels like you've put in way more effort than you actually have. The halloumi gets beautifully golden and squeaky when you sear it, while the peppery watercress provides a wonderful contrast. What I really appreciate is that watercress is packed with vitamins and minerals, making this meal both delicious and genuinely nourishing. The best part? Everything is simple to prepare and the ingredients won't break the bank either.
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Ingredients
- 400 gramshalloumi cheese
- 200 gramswatercress
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1lemon(juiced)
- 1 clovegarlic clove
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- 1 mediumred onion(sliced)
- 200 gramscherry tomatoes
- 50 gramspine nuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Slice the halloumi into 1-cm thick slices.
- 3
Grill the halloumi for 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine watercress, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and pine nuts.
- 5
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Use as a dressing for the salad.
- 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 7
Serve the grilled halloumi over the watercress salad.
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