Description
Grilled Halloumi Watermelon Salad is a refreshing summer dish that beautifully marries the savory flavor of grilled halloumi with the sweet, juicy texture of ripe watermelon. Enhanced with zesty lime and aromatic fresh mint, this vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, it’s a delightful way to celebrate warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese
- 4 cups watermelon cubes (about 1-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Slice halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over the halloumi slices and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled halloumi, watermelon cubes, and chopped mint leaves.
- Drizzle lime juice and additional olive oil over the mixture, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg