This salad with halloumi cheese is a real delicacy. It has rich and deep flavors that blend really well together. Make this and you’ll feel like you’re at a nice restaurant!
What is halloumi cheese?
Halloumi cheese is a delicious semi-hard cheese that has a similar taste to mozzarella cheese. Because of its high smoke point it can be fried or grilled in whole pieces.
Halloumi cheese salad ingredients:
This halloumi cheese salad has a few delicious components:
Romaine Lettuce: This will be the base of the salad.
Sweet Mushrooms: These can be made several days ahead.
Fried Halloumi: The star of the show!
Avocado: A great creamy addition.
Sundried Tomatoes: You can use regular tomatoes if you prefer.
Cashews: Adds a good crunch!
How to make sweet mushrooms:
These sweet mushrooms elevate the salad and add so much flavor to it.
- Fry olive oil, onions, and mushrooms in a pan for around five minutes.
- Mix up the sweet sauce in a bowl and pour it over the mushrooms.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and mix well. Lower the flame and cook until the mushrooms are soft.
what kind of dressing should you use for halloumi cheese salad?
Any oil-based dressing will work for this salad. You might want to use a smaller amount of dressing on this salad because the mushrooms and sundried tomatoes are oily.
A delicious honey Dijon dressing works really well here:
~ Whisk together olive oil, mustard, honey, vinegar, and some spices.
~ Pour it over the salad and add more as you need.
How to meal prep salad with halloumi cheese:
Prep your lettuce: Wash and check your lettuce and place it in an airtight container.
Place cooked mushrooms in a microwavable container: The sweet mushrooms are better when they’re warm. Keep them in a separate container so you can warm them up right before serving.
Have a ripe avocado: But don’t open it until right before serving.
Fry halloumi cheese right before serving: Like the mushrooms, the halloumi cheese tastes better warm.
When you’re ready to serve the salad assemble all of the ingredients, top with the dressing, and enjoy!
frequently asked questions about halloumi cheese:
Can you eat halloumi cheese raw?
Yes, halloumi cheese can be eaten raw. It’s usually fried or grilled because it tastes a lot better that way.
What do you eat halloumi cheese with?
Halloumi cheese can be eaten with many different things. You can fry it and put it in a salad as we did here. You can also use it as a protein with a carb and vegetable on the side. Another great idea is slicing it and placing it in a sandwich or wrap with some vegetables.
What does halloumi cheese taste like?
Halloumi cheese has a similar taste to mozzarella cheese. It tastes a little bit fattier and saltier when it’s raw versus when it’s cooked.
Can you freeze halloumi cheese?
Halloumi cheese freezes quite well. Make sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container. Then freeze it for around four months.
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Salad with Halloumi Cheese
Ingredients
For the Sweet Mushrooms:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 pound mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
For the Fried Halloumi:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound halloumi cheese, sliced
For the Salad:
- 1 pound romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cashews
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the Sweet Mushrooms:
- Add olive oil to a non-stick pan and heat it up on a medium flame.
- Add the onions and mushrooms and sauté for around five minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the mushrooms and bring to a boil.
- Lower the flame and continue cooking for around 20 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft and have absorbed the sauce. Mix well from time to time.
For the Halloumi Cheese:
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan on a medium flame.
- Fry the halloumi cheese until it's golden brown; around two minutes per side.
To Assemble the Salad:
- Place the lettuce in a big bowl.
- Add the sundried tomatoes, cashews, and avocado.
- Add the halloumi cheese. You can chop the halloumi into bite-sized pieces at this point if you'd like.
- Add the avocado, sweet mushrooms, and dressing right before serving and mix well.