HALLOUMI & QUINOA FATTOUSH

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With griddled halloumi, toasted pitta pieces, grains, tomatoes, dill and mint, this Middle Eastern-inspired salad makes a speedy and satisfying lunch for four

Provided by Esther Clark

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 brown pittas , torn into pieces
5 tbsp olive oil
2 lemons , juiced
1 garlic clove , crushed
250g block halloumi , sliced
250g microwavable pouch quinoa
350g medium tomatoes , quartered
1 large cucumber , halved, deseeded and sliced
4 spring onions , sliced
½ small bunch mint , chopped
½ small bunch dill , roughly chopped

Steps:

Heat the grill to high. Toss the pitta pieces with 1 tbsp oil and spread out onto a baking sheet. Grill for 3-4 mins, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining oil with the lemon juice and garlic, then season. Heat a large griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over a high heat and cook the halloumi for 1-2 mins on each side or until lightly charred.
Cook the quinoa following pack instructions, leave to cool, then toss with the tomatoes, cucumber, spring onion, most of the fresh herbs and the dressing. Season to taste. Tip onto a serving plate and top with the halloumi, pitta and remaining herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium