Name: Honey-Glazed Halloumi Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 300g halloumi cheese - for the honey-glazed halloumi; 2 tbsp honey - for the honey-glazed halloumi; 1/2 lemon, juiced - for the honey-glazed halloumi; 2 sprigs thyme - for the honey-glazed halloumi; 1 tbsp olive oil - for the honey-glazed halloumi; 1/2 large orange, juiced - for the dressing; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar - for the dressing; 1 tbsp monkfruit erythritol sweetener - for the dressing; 1/4 tsp orange zest - for the dressing; 1/8 tsp garlic powder - for the dressing; Salt, to taste - for the dressing; Pepper, to taste - for the dressing; 100g arugula - for the other salad ingredients; 1/2 large orange, thinly sliced - for the other salad ingredients; 100g cherry tomatoes - for the other salad ingredients; 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans - for the other salad ingredients

Dressed with zesty orange vinaigrette, this honey-glazed halloumi salad is anything but boring. Not only is it delicious, it’s so pretty to look at too. It makes the perfect appetizer, side or a light lunch!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cooking Time 10 mins

Instructions

Make the honey-glazed halloumi

Cut halloumi into 0.5 inch thick slices.
In a small bowl, mix together honey, lemon juice and thyme.
Spoon the mixture over the halloumi slices and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in an airtight container in the fridge.
Heat up olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sear marinated halloumi for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Make the dressing

Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Assemble

Wash and drain arugula and transfer to a large serving bowl. Arrange orange slices around it. Top with cherry tomatoes, chopped pecans and halloumi slices. Drizzle dressing on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

You may substitute honey with maple syrup.
You may substitute monkfruit erythritol sweetener with any other sweetener of choice.
You may susbstitute roasted pecans with roasted walnuts.
Feel free to omit garlic powder if it bloats you.
Feel free to substitute arugula with any other salad greens of choice.

Honey-Glazed Halloumi Salad

Ingredients