Recipe information
Ingredients for - Fried Halloumi Salad
2. 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh mint -
4. 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -
7. 1 small bulb fennel, fronds removed, cored, thinly sliced -
8. 1 c. canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed -
9. 1 oz. green olives (such as Castelvetrano), pitted, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 c.) -
10. 8 oz. Halloumi, cut into 1/4" slices -
11. 1 whole-grain pita, torn into bite-size pieces -
12. 2 c. loosely packed arugula -
13. 1 medium navel orange, peeled, cut into segments -
14. 1/2 avocado, sliced -
How to cook deliciously - Fried Halloumi Salad
1. Stage
In a large bowl, whisk dill, mint, lemon juice, and 1/4 c. oil; season with salt and black pepper. Add fennel, chickpeas, and olives and toss to combine.
2. Stage
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp. oil. Add Halloumi and cook, turning occasionally, until charred and golden on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a large paper towel-lined plate.
3. Stage
In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tbsp. oil. Add pita and toast, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate with Halloumi.
4. Stage
Add arugula, orange, avocado, Halloumi, and pita to bowl with fennel mixture and toss to combine; season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.