Easy Pan Fried Halloumi Quinoa Salad
A delightful and nutritious salad featuring crispy, golden-brown pan-fried halloumi cheese atop a bed of fluffy quinoa, mixed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Quinoa (cooked with 2 cups of water)
- 2 sticks Celery (finely chopped)
- 5 Sundried Tomatoes (finely chopped)
- ½ Cucumber (cubed)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper (to season)
- 1 tsp Mixed Herbs
- 1 Red Onion (Finely chopped)
- Halloumi (sliced)
- Lemon (Squeeze of)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa as per packet instructions or go to How to cook the perfect quinoa
- Meanwhile chop the vegetables and cut the halloumi into strips. Add the vegetables to a large salad bowl and add all the seasoning, oil and vinegar. Mix together.
- Spray the frying pan with oil and cook the halloumi on medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side or until dark golden brown. About a minute before it's done add a splash of balsamic and fry off.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the salad. (doesn't matter if it's still hot). Mix thoroughly. Serve with strips of fried halloumi with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
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Nutrition
Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 264mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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