You know those salads that sit on the table like decoration? This isn’t one of them. This one’s got presence — crispy halloumi with its glorious golden edges, juicy tomatoes, a whisper of lemon, and fresh greens that still know they’re alive. This salad isn’t pretending to be healthy; it just happens to be.

And here’s the kicker — it’s fast. Like, you-blinked-and-it’s-ready fast. If you’ve never fried halloumi till it crackles, let today be the day. It’s salty, it’s chewy, it’s everything cheese dreams of being after a long day. Pair it with veggies that haven’t lost their crunch, and you’ve got the best halloumi salad you didn’t know you were craving.

Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

You’ll need just a few basics — nothing fussy, nothing that requires a specialty trip:

• 200g halloumi, sliced into half-inch slabs
• A tablespoon of olive oil (good stuff if you’ve got it)
• One cucumber, sliced thin
• A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
• Half a red onion, shaved into slivers
• A loose handful of arugula or mixed leaves
• A few mint leaves, torn
• Juice of one lemon
• A splash (around 1 tbsp) of red wine vinegar
• Salt and black pepper — as much or as little as you like

Instructions

Preparation

Start with the halloumi. Slice it evenly and press the pieces between paper towels to blot out extra moisture. Trust me, this small move makes the difference between crispy and sad. Chop your vegetables however you like them — nothing too neat. Toss everything into a bowl. No need to overthink it.

Cooking

Warm up your pan — medium heat does the trick. Pour in the olive oil, swirl it around a bit. Drop in the halloumi slices and let them sit there without moving — yes, really. After about 2-3 minutes, flip them. The edges should be golden and just barely charred. They’ll smell amazing. Remove once done, and don’t crowd them on the plate. They like a little breathing room.

Serving

In the bowl with your chopped veggies, pour over the lemon juice and vinegar. Toss gently. Crack a little pepper over the top. Then, like the grand finale at a fireworks show, place the warm halloumi on top. Add your mint, and you’re done. Don’t wait — eat it while the cheese is still hot.

Nutritional Value Per One Serving

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 340
• Total Fat: 24g

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