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15 Minute Halloumi Tomato Salad

Whether you're in need of a lunch, a light dinner, or an appetizer to impress... This tomato halloumi salad is here for you! By using fresh, deliciously ripe tomatoes you will not need much effort to make this soar. The herbs are flexible and there are endless ways to serve this to make it work for you!
5 from 2 ratings

Ingredients

  • 250 g (9 oz) halloumi cheese, sliced
  • 600 g (1.33 lb) mixed tomatoes*
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 handful fresh chopped herbs**
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • Slice your larger tomatoes into thick rounds, and your smaller cherry / plum tomatoes into halves. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, add salt and pepper to taste. Flip the tomatoes around to ensure they are all coated with the oil and vinegar.
  • Chop the herbs and add them to the bowl (you can reserve some for topping the salad if you wish), again using a spoon to flip the tomatoes around and distribute the herbs.
  • Scatter the tomatoes into a serving bowl or dish while you prepare your halloumi.
  • Heat a large, nonstick frying pan with just a small coating of oil at the bottom. Once it's heated, add the halloumi slices and cook for 2 minutes before flipping one slice over - if it's nicely browned, you can proceed with flipping the others and letting them cook another 2 minutes on that side. If it's not there yet, just flip it back and check in another 30 seconds or so.
  • Once the halloumi is cooked, place the slices on top of the tomatoes. Add the reserved herbs, another sprinkle of salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Notes

*I like to use a mix of large heirloom (heritage) tomatoes and smaller cherry tomatoes, but you could use either of those exclusively if that's all you've got.
** I like a mix of basil, chives and mint. You can easily make this with basil on its own. And my list is not exclusive - you could incorporate other herbs such as parsley or cilantro (coriander) if you like. 
Calories: 504kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Sodium: 1514mg, Potassium: 606mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 2251IU, Vitamin C: 37mg, Calcium: 1279mg, Iron: 1mg