Halloumi Salad

This Grilled Halloumi Salad Recipe is packed with veggies, healthy protein and fats, and makes a delicious vegetarian main dish or hearty side dish.

Here at The Busy Baker healthy salads are one of our go-to all time favourite meals. And we’re not talking about those lifeless green salads made with iceberg lettuce – we mean a good, hearty salad with mixed greens, spinach, or kale, tons of fresh veggies, tasty protein, cheese, and a delicious dressing.

Ingredients:

FOR THE CRISPY CHICKPEAS:

15 ounces canned chickpeas rinsed, drained, and dried

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaaspoon smoked paprika

FOR THE DRESSING:

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

FOR THE SALAD:

1 large block Halloumi Cheese (approximately 1 cup)

6 cups mixed greens

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1 cup cucumbers sliced

1/2 red onion thinly sliced