Pan seared halloumi greek style salad - Extra large standard

Pan-Seared Halloumi & Greek-Style Salad

over Scallion Couscous

820 cals

20 mins

Description

Tomato, cucumbers and olives, when do these best buds not make a mouth-watering trio? Splash that simple salad with a classic apple cider vinegar and olive oil vinaigrette—dropping in a few slices of roasted pepper for effect—and you’re already winning. With a base of scallion-studded couscous, layer on delectably salty halloumi cheese, sprinkled with pepper-flecked seasonings and then pan-seared to golden brown. Now sit down for a golden moment.

Contains:

Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Wheat

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

  • 1 Scallion

  • 2 Cucumbers

  • 1 Tomato

  • 30ml Apple cider vinegar

  • 100g Couscous

  • 1 Roasted pepper

  • 30g Kalamata olives

  • 125g Halloumi

  • 10g Mediterranean Shores spices (paprika, garlic, salt, roasted garlic, black pepper, sun-dried tomato, tomato, red bell pepper, oregano, mustard, rosemary)

Nutrition

Total fat

45g

Saturated Fat

14g

Sodium

1770mg

Total carbs

76g

Sugar

7g

Protein

27g

Fibres

5g

Recipe Instructions

Pan-Seared Halloumi & Greek-Style Salad - Step #1 Cook the couscous
Step 1: Cook the couscous
In a small pot (or kettle), bring 1 cup water (double for 4 portions) to a boil. In a large heatproof bowl, combine the couscous, ⅓ of the spices, a big pinch of salt and the boiling water. Cover and let sit for 10 min. Fluff and keep warm.
Pan-Seared Halloumi & Greek-Style Salad - Step #2 Mise en place
Step 2: Mise en place
Meanwhile, large-dice the tomato. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise; cut into 2-inch pieces. Thinly slice the roasted pepper. Halve the olives lengthwise. Thinly slice the scallion, separating the white bottom and green top.
Pan-Seared Halloumi & Greek-Style Salad - Step #3 Make the salad
Step 3: Make the salad
In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, ½ the white bottom of the scallion, 3 tbsp olive oil (double for 4 portions), ½ the remaining spices and S&P. Add the roasted pepper, cucumbers, tomato, olives and S&P; toss well.
Pan-Seared Halloumi & Greek-Style Salad - Step #4 Sear the halloumi
Step 4: Sear the halloumi
Rinse the halloumi and pat dry with paper towel. Halve crosswise and cut into ¼ inch pieces; season with the remaining spices. In a medium pan (non-stick if possible), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium. Sear the halloumi, 1 to 2 min. per side, until golden brown.
Pan-Seared Halloumi & Greek-Style Salad - Step #5 Finish & serve
Step 5: Finish & serve
To the bowl of couscous, add a drizzle of olive oil and the remaining white bottom of the scallion; stir well. Divide the couscous between your bowls. Top with the salad and halloumi. Garnish with the green top of the scallion. Bon appétit!