Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad
The perfect summer salad with juicy grilled peaches, halloumi, cucumbers, fresh mint and a refreshing honey lime dressing. Add the optional whole grains to turn this into a satisfying full meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 429kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches sliced and pitted
- 200 g halloumi cheese sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 6 cups mixed greens spinach, arugula, or your favorite mix
- 1/2 long cucumber sliced
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions or fresh
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 Tbsp Fresh mint leaves or basil
Optional for Full Meal Salad
- 1 - 11/2 cups cooked whole grain barley, quino, farro, brown rice, etc
Honey Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard or Smak Dab White Wine Herb
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Grill Peaches and Halloumi
- Clean grill and preheat to medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush peach slices with oil and place them on the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes, or until grill marks start to caramelize. Flip and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes on other side. Remove from grill and set aside.
- Place halloumi slices on lightly greased grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and slightly crispy. Avoid overcooking to keep the cheese tender. Remove from grill and set aside.
Prepare Dressing
- In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust as desired.
Assemble Salad
- Add mixed greens to large serving bowl and top with cucumbers and cooked grain (if using).
- Add grilled peaches and halloumi slices to greens.
- Top with red onion, and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle the honey lime dressing over the salad or serve on side.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
If you love a lot of dressing - double the amounts. It's super tasty!
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 32g | Sodium: 638mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Iron: 2mg