Pan-Fried Halloumi, Cherry Tomato & Pearl Couscous Salad

Pan-Fried Halloumi, Cherry Tomato & Pearl Couscous Salad

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Servings 4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 cups pearl couscous
  • 2 lebanese cucumbers chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup parsley leaves finely chopped
  • 1 cup mint leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup almonds toasted, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 180 g halloumi cheese cut into strips
  • lemon wedges to serve

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 lemon juice squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Fill a medium saucepan with salted water and bring to the boil. Add the pearl couscous and reduce to a simmer. Cook gently for about 8–10 minutes (check packet instructions). Drain and set aside.
  • For the dressing: Mix all the ingredients together in a jug or screw top jar. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Place the pearl couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint and toasted almonds in a bowl. Toss gently together. Drizzle over the dressing.
  • Place a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat. Add the halloumi pieces and cook for about 3 minutes each side (turn down the heat if they colour too much). Remove.
  • Serve the salad into bowls and top with pieces of warm halloumi. Squeeze over fresh lemon juice.

Keywords

Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Vegetarian
Dietary Vegetarian
Category Budget-Friendly, Quick Meals
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