Description
A refreshing salad that combines sweet grilled peaches and salty halloumi cheese, perfect for warm days and light dinners.
Ingredients
- Halloumi cheese: 250 grams, cut into cubes
- Ripe peaches: 2 medium, pitted and sliced
- Mixed salad greens: 4 cups
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Red chili flakes: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Fresh basil or mint leaves: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all fresh produce and pat dry.
- Slice the peaches into wedges and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Heat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil.
- Grill the halloumi cubes for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Grill the peach slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until slightly softened.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the grilled peaches and halloumi on top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh basil or mint leaves if desired and serve.
Notes
- Choose firm yet slightly soft peaches for grilling.
- Consider marinating halloumi in olive oil and herbs for extra flavor.
- Experiment with dressing variations for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, grilled halloumi, peaches, summer dish, healthy recipe