Slabs of halloumi grilled until the outside is golden and the inside is soft and squeaky, served over a bed of watermelon, cucumber, mint, and arugula with a pomegranate molasses dressing. The salad that makes everyone ask for the recipe.

Mediterranean Halloumi Salad

Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

5 months ago

Slabs of halloumi grilled until the outside is golden and the inside is soft and squeaky, served over a bed of watermelon, cucumber, mint, and arugula with a pomegranate molasses dressing. The salad that makes everyone ask for the recipe.

Recipe

Ingredients

·400g halloumi sliced 1/2 inch thick

·2 cups seedless watermelon cubed

·1 English cucumber sliced

·2 cups arugula

·1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

·1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

·Dressing: pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, honey

·Za'atar optional

Instructions

1.Pat halloumi dry and grill or pan-sear over high heat until deep golden, 2-3 minutes per side.

2.Whisk dressing ingredients together.

3.Arrange watermelon, cucumber, arugula, and mint on a platter.

4.Top with warm halloumi slices.

5.Scatter pomegranate seeds and drizzle dressing generously.

6.Sprinkle za'atar if using. Eat immediately while halloumi is warm.

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