Turkish Halloumi Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Turkish halloumi salad is one of my go to meals when I want something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of it is that everything comes together in just twenty minutes, no cooking required, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving something light but filling. Halloumi is wonderfully high in protein, keeping you satisfied longer, and the crisp vegetables paired with that salty, squeaky cheese create the most delicious combination. Plus, it's incredibly budget friendly since you probably have most of these ingredients already in your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400 ghalloumi cheese
- 2cucumbers(diced)
- 237 mlcherry tomatoes(halved)
- 20 gmint(chopped)
- 237 mlred onion(thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoonlemon juice
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonpaprika
- 1 teaspooncayenne pepper
- 10 gparsley(chopped)
- 1 teaspooncrushed red pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Crush the red pepper and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
Tip: Make sure to mix well to combine.
- 3
Add the chopped fresh mint, crushed red pepper, and cayenne pepper to the bowl with the vegetables.
Tip: Mix well to combine.
- 4
Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the salad, and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Tip: Toss to coat the salad evenly.
- 5
Cube the halloumi cheese and add it to the salad. Toss gently to combine.
Tip: Be careful not to crumble the cheese.
- 6
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad, and serve immediately.
Tip: Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
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