Grilled Halloumi Salad with Watermelon and Mint
A simple, refreshing summer salad featuring salty grilled halloumi cheese, sweet watermelon, and fresh mint, finished with a light lemon vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Total Time: 16 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 cups mixed greens (like arugula or baby spinach)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Dressing: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- For the Dressing: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- For the Dressing: Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Place the halloumi slices on the hot grill. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown grill marks appear and the cheese is slightly softened. Remove from the grill.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, watermelon cubes, sliced red onion, and chopped mint.
- Gently toss the salad ingredients with about half of the prepared dressing.
- Arrange the grilled halloumi slices over the salad mixture.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the halloumi and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts over the finished salad.
- If you do not have a grill, you can pan-fry the halloumi in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until browned on both sides.
- Use a small amount of balsamic vinegar in the dressing for a slightly sweeter flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 50