Halloumi and Watermelon Salad (Cyprus)
Ingredients
- 1/2 large watermelon (approx. 5 pounds)
- 250 grams Halloumi cheese (8-9 ounces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 10-15 throumbes (dried, salted black olives) or kalamata olives
- 1/4 tsp black sesame seeds
- Fresh mint leaves to serve
Salad Dressing:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp raw grape vinegar (use balsamic if you ca't find grape)
Instructions
- Slice the watermelon into medium sized triangles or cubes and place in a large platter.
- Heat the oil on medium-high heat in a large ceramic or non-stick frying pan. Rinse the halloumi and pat dry. Chop into cubes. Lightly fry small batches of the cheese at a time until golden and set aside to cool a little.
- To assemble the salad, top the watermelon with cooled halloumi, olives, mint leaves and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Combine the dressing ingredients and drizzle over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 17gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 912mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 3240IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 672mgIron: 2mg
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