Description
This halloumi strawberry salad is a bold sweet-and-salty summer dish with golden pan-seared halloumi, juicy strawberries, crisp greens, toasted nuts, and a bright balsamic dressing. Beautiful, satisfying, and ready fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 5 oz mixed salad greens or arugula
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- Optional: red onion slices or avocado
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl or jar. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry halloumi 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Layer greens, sliced strawberries, toasted nuts, and optional red onion or avocado on a platter or in a bowl.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss lightly. Top with warm halloumi slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg