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Warm Quinoa Salad with Grilled Halloumi

Bursting with flavors, yet simple to prepare, this salad combines nutty and healthful quinoa with squeaky, salty Halloumi cheese - a duo that will certainly make your tastebuds happy!

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 1 Cup quinoa Added to
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth Added to
  • 2 tbls of olive oil Added to
  • 8 oz of halloumi cheese Added to
  • 1 large cucumber Added to
  • 1 Cup of cherry tomatoes Added to
  • 12 Cup of red onion Added to
  • 12 Cup of fresh parsley Added to
  • 14 Cup of fresh mint Added to
  • Lemon zest from one lemon Added to
  • 2 tbls of lemon juice Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

Start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water. This simple step removes the natural coating on the quinoa that can make it taste bitter, so do not skip it!

2. Step

Over medium heat, simmer the quinoa in a saucepan with the vegetable broth. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes, until quinoa absorbs all the broth and becomes fluffy. I've found using broth instead of water gives the quinoa an extra flavor boost.

3. Step

While your quinoa is cooking, slice your halloumi into 1/4 inch-thick pieces.

4. Step

Heat the olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat. Add the halloumi slices and cook for 2 minutes each side. The cheese should have beautiful grill marks and a nice golden color but still hold its shape. Halloumi cheese doesn't melt like most cheeses due to its high melting point, so it is perfect for grilling or frying.

5. Step

Now, it's time to chop your cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.

6. Step

Once the quinoa cools slightly, add it to a large salad bowl along with your chopped veggies and herbs.

7. Step

Grate in the lemon zest, then squeeze in the juice. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. I've noticed fresh lemon zest and juice really equalizes the saltiness of the halloumi and brings out the flavors of the salad.

8. Step

Finally, gently toss the salad so all the elements combine, and everything is uniformly dressed.

9. Step

Top with the grilled halloumi just before serving — this way, the halloumi remains warm and deliciously crispy on the edges.

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