Ingredients
8 oz (225g) block halloumi cheese
5 oz (140g) mixed greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Remove halloumi from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Using the large holes of a box grater, shred the halloumi.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped mint, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Step 3: Prepare the vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice cucumber, and set aside mixed greens.
Step 4: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the shredded halloumi in an even layer. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Step 5: Cook the halloumi for 3-5 minutes per side, or until deeply golden brown and wonderfully crispy. Transfer the crispy halloumi to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 6: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.
Step 7: Drizzle about half of the lemon-herb vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
Step 8: Top the dressed salad with the warm, crispy shredded halloumi. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, or serve it on the side.
Step 9: Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and crispy shredded halloumi salad!
Notes
For the crispiest halloumi, ensure it’s patted completely dry before shredding and cooking. Don’t overcrowd the pan, and serve immediately after assembly to enjoy the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: halloumi salad, crispy halloumi, shredded halloumi, mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy dinner, vegetarian salad, summer salad, fresh salad, lemon herb dressing

