Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint

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Halloumi is the hot new cheese! Well, really, it's ancient, not new--but it is best fried or grilled, so "hot" is fair, isn't it? This fresh salad combines halloumi with tomatoes, mint, and chickpeas, Mediterranean-style.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped

  • 3 medium green onions, sliced

  • 12 leaves fresh mint, chopped

  • 1 medium lemon, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 7 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced

Directions

  1. Stir chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

  2. Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi to the hot pan and cook, turning once, until deeply browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.

  3. Stir halloumi into the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

359 Calories
21g Fat
31g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 850mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 454mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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