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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 359 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium lemon, juiced
• 7 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced
• 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 3 medium green onions, sliced
• 12 leaves fresh mint, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir halloumi into the salad and serve immediately.