Halloumi, watermelon, and mint salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for warm weather gatherings. The salty halloumi cheese pairs perfectly with the sweet watermelon and the refreshing mint, and the combination of textures and flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side to your main course, this salad is a great choice for any occasion.
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WATERMELON AND HALLOUMI
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the shallot and garlic in a mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt. Add the vinegar and honey and whisk. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil, then add the almonds and mint.
- Place the watermelon in a shallow dish. Pour the dressing on top, cover and let marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the halloumi 1 minute per side, then remove from the pan; top each with a piece of marinated watermelon.
GRILLED HALLOUMI WITH WATERMELON AND BASIL-MINT OIL
Firm, salty Halloumi is our favorite cheese for grilling. Find it in better supermarkets and at vineandtable.com.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Cheese Fruit Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Watermelon Mint Basil Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Purée basil, 3 tablespoons mint, and garlic in a blender. With machine running, add 1/2 cup oil. Set a strainer over a small bowl; strain, pressing on solids. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush grill rack with oil. Drizzle 2 tablespoons basil-mint oil over tomatoes and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, turning occasionally, until charred and bursting, about 4 minutes. Grill cheese until nicely charred in spots and beginning to melt, about 45 seconds per side.
- Arrange melon on a platter. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle remaining herb oil over; garnish with sliced mint.
HALLOUMI, WATERMELON & MINT SALAD
This fresh and light salad makes an ideal summer evening supper
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Starter, Supper
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat grill to high. Lay the cheese on a baking tray in a single layer, then grill for 2 mins on each side until golden. Toss the watermelon, beans and mint together with the lemon juice and olive oil, season well, then layer on plates with the slices of halloumi.
- Drizzle with a little more oil if you like, and then serve with warm pittas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 2.29 milligram of sodium
HALLOUMI, WATERMELON, AND MINT SALAD
Halloumi cheese and fresh, juicy watermelon are a fantastic salty-sweet pair. In Cyprus, fresh halloumi slices are served with watermelon for breakfast or dessert, but I think frying the halloumi and adding mint increases the flavor and makes a delightful summer salad.
Provided by cheesemite
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Break halloumi cheese into small pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi and cook and stir until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Toss watermelon cubes, mint leaves, onion slices, and fried halloumi in a salad bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 229.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
HALLOUMI AND WATERMELON SALAD
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Fry the cheese, turning occasionally, until golden brown on at least two sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- To make the dressing, add 10 to 12 mint leaves, 10 to 12 basil leaves, 1/4 cup olive oil and some salt to a small food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Arrange the watermelon cubes and halloumi on a platter. Drizzle with some of the dressing and garnish with more mint and basil leaves. Serve with grilled bread and extra dressing on the side.
HALLOUMI, CHICKPEA, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH MINT
Halloumi is the hot new cheese! Well, really, it's ancient, not new--but it is best fried or grilled, so "hot" is fair, isn't it? This fresh salad combines halloumi with tomatoes, mint, and chickpeas, Mediterranean-style.
Provided by cheesemite
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi to the hot pan and cook, turning once, until deeply browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Stir halloumi into the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 849.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, juicy watermelon for the best flavor.
- If you don't have watermelon, you can substitute another type of melon, such as cantaloupe or honeydew.
- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint, but it won't be as flavorful.
- You can add other ingredients to this salad, such as feta cheese, olives, or cucumber.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This halloumi, watermelon, and mint salad is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. It's easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet watermelon, salty halloumi, and refreshing mint is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try.
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