Description
Keto Halloumi & Zaatar Salad with Lemon Dressing delights taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups arugula and spinach mix
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into thick slices
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated
- 1 teaspoon zaatar seasoning
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cucumber, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, place the halloumi slices in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a crispy, golden crust. Remove from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula and spinach, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the lemon juice, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, zaatar seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Drizzle the zesty dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Arrange the warm halloumi slices on top of the salad and serve immediately for a delightful, fresh experience.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a handful of olives or a sprinkle of crushed nuts.
- You can also swap halloumi for grilled tofu for a vegan twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg