Description
A refreshing summer salad that brings together juicy watermelon, crispy halloumi, fresh mint, and toasted pine nuts, all tied together with a splash of lemon and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 225 grams halloumi cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cube the watermelon and place it in a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and gently toss. Set aside.
- Add a bit of olive oil to the skillet and sear halloumi slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add grilled halloumi to the bowl with watermelon. Toss in mint leaves and toasted pine nuts.
- Let the salad sit for 5 minutes so flavors blend.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Add black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately while halloumi is still warm.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon for best texture.
- Chill watermelon before prepping for a refreshing experience.
- Tear mint by hand to preserve its aroma.
- Grill halloumi in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg