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Honey Halloumi Kale Salad

URL: https://www.foodbymaria.com/halloumi/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 2 bunches kale, chopped
  • cup dry quinoa
  • 396 ml canned lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint yellow sungold tomatoes, halved
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • ½ cup chopped almonds, toasted
  • 1 wedge lemon
  • chili flakes

The dressing

  • 1 juice of lemon
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh basil
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

The halloumi

  • 450-600 g halloumi, cut into ½ inch slices
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp liquid honey
  • 1 wedge lemon

Instructions

  1. Massage the kale with olive oil and salt, then set aside.
  2. Cook the quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
  3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Combine the massaged kale with cooked quinoa and lentils, then toss with dressing.
  5. Toast the almonds in a medium pan until golden brown and fragrant, then set aside.
  6. Pat the halloumi slices dry, then cook in the same pan with olive oil and honey until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Assemble the salad by topping it with halloumi, tomatoes, shallots, toasted almonds, chili flakes, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3-4
Calories
893
Total fat
64.8g
Total carbohydrates
42.8g
Total protein
44g
Sodium
2313.9mg
Cholesterol
101.2mg

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