Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint

Name: Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 3 medium green onions, sliced; 12 leaves fresh mint, chopped; 1 medium lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 7 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced

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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.

Recipe by cheesemite

Updated on August 30, 2021

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

359	Calories
21g	Fat
31g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	26%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 850mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 37mg	184%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 454mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.