WATERMELON & HERB SALAD WITH GRILLED HALLOUMI

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This herby, summery watermelon starter recipe marries Greek flavours to perfection

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Starter

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small bunch watermelon , about 1kg/2lb 4oz (or any other ripe melon)
1 small bunch each coriander , flat leaf parsley, mint, leaves only
240g pack halloumi cheese , cut into 8 slices
zest and juice 1 lemon
4 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Halve the watermelon lengthways. Slice into eighths, cut away the skin and pith and then slice into 1cm thick slices to make small triangles. Place the melon in a large bowl and add all the herbs.
  • Heat a griddle pan until very hot and griddle the halloumi slices for 30 secs on each side until well browned. Cool for a few moments before adding to the salad.
  • Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together and season to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately with griddled or toasted Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.33 milligram of sodium

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