Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon Salad
A refreshing summer salad featuring grilled halloumi, juicy watermelon, crunchy cucumbers, and a honey-lemon dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups seedless watermelon (cut into 2” triangles or cubes)
- 1 cup long English cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz halloumi (sliced 1/2” thick)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup basil leaves (chopped if large)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- On a large platter, gently toss the watermelon, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
- Preheat the grill on high heat. Brush halloumi slices with olive oil on both sides.
- Grill the halloumi for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the halloumi from the grill, slice it into 2” triangles or cubes, and arrange over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with black pepper, and add chopped basil leaves on top.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
Store leftover components separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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