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Warm Grilled Halloumi Orzo Salad

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/warm-grilled-halloumi-orzo-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 12.5 oz dry orzo
  • 1-2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz halloumi cheese, cut into 1/3" thick slices
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, finely diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into quarter slices
  • 5-6 spears asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • handful fresh arugula

The dressing

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • the zest and juice of ½ large lemon
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp unpasteurized honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and grill the halloumi slices until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Set aside.
  3. Add onion, carrot, and garlic to the pan, cooking until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini and asparagus, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until slightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  5. Make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisking until emulsified.
  6. Slice the grilled halloumi into bite-sized pieces.
  7. In a large bowl, combine the drained orzo, cooled veggies, grilled halloumi, thawed peas, arugula, and pumpkin seeds.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  9. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge to serve cold.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
751
Total fat
34g
Total carbohydrates
81g
Total protein
29g
Sodium
1037mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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