Grilled Halloumi Salad with Watermelon and Mint
This refreshing summer salad balances the salty, golden-charred crunch of halloumi cheese with juicy watermelon and aromatic fresh mint. A perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that works as a light main or a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g seedless watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes
- 250 g halloumi cheese sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 2 cups baby arugula washed and dried
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves roughly torn
- 0.25 cup red onion very thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts for garnish
Notes
To keep the watermelon crisp, do not dress the salad until right before serving. For a variation, add cucumber slices for extra crunch. Halloumi is best served immediately as it becomes rubbery once it cools completely. If you don't have pine nuts, slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds make a great substitute.