HALLOUMI SALAD

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A tasty quick green Mediterranean salad that kids love. You can transform the recipe into a halloumi pasta salad by leaving out the bread and adding cooked pasta instead.

Provided by Anthi Cyprus

Time 31m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 bunch rocket (arugula) leaves
1 large tomato, cut into cubes
7 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced
1 pita bread round, split
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
½ teaspoon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine rocket leaves and tomato in a large bowl.
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; arrange halloumi cheese slices on top.
Broil halloumi cheese in the preheated oven, until light brown, about 3 minutes. Flip slices and broil on the second side, about 3 minutes more. Cut into cubes; add to the bowl.
Toast pita bread until golden. Cool until crisp, about 5 minutes. Break into small pieces; add to the bowl.
Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, sesame seeds, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour into the large bowl; toss salad to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 687.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g