Lentil Halloumi Salad
This lentil halloumi salad is a gorgeous, fresh, light and veggie packed salad. Perfect for any occasion. Emjoy as a main meal, or as a beautiful side dish.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 379kcal
Equipment
- Small Fry Pan
- Large chopping board
- Salad Bowl
- Sharp knife
- Platter for Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups spinach packed loosely
- 1 large orange peeled and segmented
- 1 lebanese cucumber diced
- 1 medium carrot peeled into ribbons
- 14.5 oz can of brown lentils drained
- ½ red onion finely sliced
- 8 oz halloumi one packet
Tahini Yogurt Dressing
- ¼ cup greek style yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice about half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Halloumi - heat a small fry pan over medium heat and add the slices of halloumi. Cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and repeat on the other side.
- Make the Tahini Dressing - place the ingredients in a small jug and whisk to combine. If the dressing is too thick, add a little more water. Adjust lemon, salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Salad - layer the salad ingredients onto a serving plate or shallow bowl. Add the greens first, then sprinkle over the lentils. Arrange the carrot ribbons, onions and cucumber evenly, spreading them over the lentils. Nestle in the orange slices. Top with the cooked halloumi.
- Add the Dressing - add the dressing, then toss to combine. Alternatively, wait until you are ready to serve so that it looks pretty!
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Notes
Canned Lentils - these are found at all commercial supermarkets. I use one can of brown lentils. Make sure to rinse them before using.
Cucumber - Use a Lebanese cucumber if you can find it. I find them sweeter than the larger English cucumbers.
Tahini Dressing - I use hulled tahini for this recipe. If the dressing is too thick, thin it with some more water until it's the right consistency. You should be able to pour it over the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1010mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4853IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 668mg | Iron: 5mg
