This salad has quickly become one of my go-to’s when I want something fresh, vibrant and packed with flavour but still easy enough for a busy weeknight.

It’s ready in just 10 minutes, which makes it perfect for those days when you want to eat well without fuss.

Serve it as a light lunch for two, or as a stunning side dish at your next barbecue or dinner party - it always gets compliments! The best part is how versatile it is.

You can swap the oranges for nectarines or mandarins, add avocado or prosciutto or even layer it over toasted sourdough for a hearty twist.

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salad

Greek

Yield: 4

Author: Ange Zahn

Orange Halloumi Salad

Say goodbye to boring salads! This Orange Halloumi Salad is the perfect mix of fresh, zesty and crispy. With golden-fried halloumi, juicy orange segments and a punchy dressing that brings it all together.

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

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Ingredients

SALAD

1 navel orange
2 baby cos lettuces, washed and chopped
¼ cup pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted

GRILLED HALLOUMI

180g halloumi, sliced into 0.5cm pieces
1-2 teaspoons olive oil
Drizzle honey (optional)

Instructions

In a small fry pan over low heat, dry fry the pecans, tossing gently, until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Transfer to a plate, let cool, then roughly chop.
Remove the skin from the orange, slice into rounds, then cut each round in half. Roughly chop the baby cos lettuce into thick strips.
Pat the halloumi dry with paper towel. Heat a frypan over low heat and lightly spritz with oil. Cook halloumi for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and slightly softened. Drizzle with honey and turn to coat (optional)
Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter or salad bowl. Scatter the orange slices, warm halloumi and toasted pecans on top.
Serve & enjoy! A squeeze of lemon is optional but adds an extra layer of flavour.

Notes

Try adding rocket or baby spinach
Toss in sliced avocado
Not a fan of oranges? Swap them for peaches, nectarines or grapefruit.
Try different nuts. Swap out the pecans for almonds, pistachios, or even candied walnuts add a great crunch.
Mix up a dressing with olive oil, honey and dijon mustard for a sweet and tangy kick.
For a non-vegetarian twist, add crispy bacon or proscuitto
Serve with grilled or barbecued chicken, lamb or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

222

Fat

17 g

Sat. Fat

8 g

Carbs

6 g

Fiber

2 g

Net carbs

5 g

Sugar

4 g

Protein

12 g

Sodium

542 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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