Mexican Halloumi Salad

Name: Mexican Halloumi Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400g g halloumi cheese; 200g g mixed greens; 200g g cherry tomatoes; 400g g cucumber; 150g g red onion; 20g g mexican coriander; 50ml ml lime juice; 150ml ml extra virgin olive oil; 100g g crushed tortilla chips; 20g g diced jalapeno; 50g g cilantro

Prep: 20 minsCook: 25 mins

Prep

20 mins

Cook

25 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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This Mexican halloumi salad is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in less than an hour and feels so satisfying. The star is definitely the halloumi cheese, which gets beautifully crispy when pan fried and adds such a wonderful contrast to the fresh, crunchy vegetables. I love that cherry tomatoes are packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health, and they pair perfectly with the zesty lime dressing. What I really appreciate is how simple this is to make with mostly ingredients you probably already have on hand. The crushed tortilla chips add a fun texture element, while the cilantro and jalapenos bring that authentic Mexican flavor that makes it feel special without any fussy techniques.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

400 ghalloumi cheese
200 gmixed greens
200 gcherry tomatoes(halved)
400 gcucumber(sliced)
150 gred onion(thinly sliced)
20 gmexican coriander
50 mllime juice
150 mlextra virgin olive oil
100 gcrushed tortilla chips
20 gdiced jalapeno
50 gcilantro

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Tip: Use a gentle hand to avoid bruising the vegetables.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, Mexican coriander, and crushed tortilla chips.
Tip: Adjust the amount of coriander to your desired level of spiciness.
3
Place the halloumi cheese on top of the salad and sprinkle with diced jalapeno.
Tip: Halloumi cheese can be quite salty, so you may want to adjust the amount of lime juice in the dressing.
4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with cilantro.
Tip: Use a light hand when sprinkling cilantro, as it can be quite potent.
5
Toss the salad gently to combine and serve immediately.
Tip: This salad is best served fresh, but you can also refrigerate it for up to 2 hours before serving.
6
To add some crunch, sprinkle the salad with crushed tortilla chips before serving.
Tip: Use your favorite brand of tortilla chips for this recipe.
7
Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Tip: Lime wedges add a nice touch to this salad, but feel free to omit them if you prefer.
8
Serve this salad as a side dish or light lunch, and enjoy!
Tip: This salad is also a great option for potlucks or picnics.

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