Description
This Halloumi Pomegranate Grain Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for a light meal or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 200 grams halloumi cheese
- 1 large pomegranate, seeded
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then let it cool.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the halloumi and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, red bell pepper, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with the halloumi slices before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg