Warm Grilled Halloumi Orzo Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
12.5
oz
dry orzo
-
1-2
tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
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8
oz
halloumi cheese, cut into 1/3" thick slices
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1
small
onion, finely chopped
-
2
cloves
garlic, finely chopped
-
1
large
carrot, finely diced
-
1
medium
zucchini, cut into quarter slices
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5-6
spears
asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
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1
cup
frozen green peas, thawed
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¼
cup
pumpkin seeds
-
handful
fresh arugula
The dressing
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¼
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
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the zest and juice of ½
large lemon
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1
clove
garlic, minced
-
2
tbsp
finely chopped fresh basil
-
1
tbsp
finely chopped fresh thyme
-
1
tbsp
Dijon mustard
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1
tsp
unpasteurized honey
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½
tsp
salt
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½
tsp
ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and grill the halloumi slices until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Set aside.
- Add onion, carrot, and garlic to the pan, cooking until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add zucchini and asparagus, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until slightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- Make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisking until emulsified.
- Slice the grilled halloumi into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained orzo, cooled veggies, grilled halloumi, thawed peas, arugula, and pumpkin seeds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 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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