Halloumi Cheese Salad with Pomegranates

This Halloumi Cheese Salad with Pomegranates is a feast for the senses! It includes crunchy vegetables, a zesty dressing and sweet pomegranate arils. The halloumi cheese adds a salty and satisfying bite, making this salad irresistible. Make it in 20 minutes and enjoy it as a light and healthy lunch or dinner.

This halloumi salad bowl is a perfect vegetarian meal that you can whip up in no time. All you need is twenty minutes to fry the halloumi, chop the veg and whisk the dressing. It's a quick and easy way to enjoy a fresh and flavorful salad that's packed with nutrition and taste. You'll love the contrast of textures and flavors in every bite of this vibrant and delicious salad.

You may also enjoy my Easy Lebanese Fattoush Salad, Quick Persian Shirazi Salad and Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad Recipe (Tabbouli).

Why You Should Try This Recipe

• The flavor combination is delicious!!
• It's vegetarian and low-carb!
• It is quick and easy to make.
• You can double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

• Halloumi cheese: Select good-quality cheese, drain out the water and chop it into equal-sized cubes before cooking.
• Honey: Use good quality honey for the best flavor.
• Chilli flakes: Sprinkle chili flakes or crushed chili over the halloumi as it cooks to add some heat.

• Parsley: Select fresh, green and unbruised parsley. Remove the stem before chopping.
• Tomatoes: I used large tomatoes for this halloumi salad, but feel free to use any tomatoes of your choice, such as cherry or baby plum tomatoes.
• Pomegranate: I used a fresh pomegranate and removed it; however, you can buy the seeds separately.
• Cucumber: Select a fresh, unbruised, ripe cucumber.
• Scallions/spring onions: Chop scallions diagonally and remove the root.

Salad Dressing

• Olive oil: Good-quality oil will add a delicious, rich flavor to the dressing.
• Balsamic vinegar: Adds a sweet and sour flavor to the dressing. Add less or more, depending on your preference.
• Lemon: Use juice from a fresh lemon or concentrated lemon juice.
• Sesame seeds: For some crunch.
• Salt: To taste
• Pepper: To taste

Tips and Substitutions

• Add-ins: Couscous or quinoa is a popular add-in. Add about a cup to make this salad more filling. You may also enjoy this refreshing Couscous Feta and Olive Salad.
• Halloumi: Feel free to grill or air fry the halloumi instead of pan frying.
• Dressing: Taste the dressing and add less or more of any ingredient to suit your taste.
• Pomegranate seeds: Add a citrusy twist and swap the pomegranates with orange slices. Follow the same recipe.
• Dressing: Feel free to use chili jam dressing instead of lemon dressing. It is a sweet, spicy condiment with chilies, sugar and vinegar.

How to Make Halloumi Cheese Salad with Pomegranates

1. Place a block of halloumi on a chopping board.
2. Cut the halloumi into square-sized pieces.
3. Then, heat a splash of olive oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the halloumi, sprinkle the chili flakes on top, and drizzle honey over the halloumi.
4. Cook the halloumi on both sides for 5-7 minutes or until golden and crisp.

5. Add olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, salt and pepper to a jar or bowl.
6. Shake or whisk well in a jar or small bowl.
7. Chop the parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, and spring onions and deseed the pomegranate.
8. Add the veggies, seeds, and crispy halloumi to the bowl, and drizzle the dressing over the salad.

9. Toss everything together.

10. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

11. Enjoy this flavorful Halloumi Cheese Salad with Pomegranates and serve it for lunch or dinner! You may also enjoy this Quinoa Chickpea Salad.

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