Who would’ve thought that nectarines were so amazing in salads? Paired with grilled halloumi, greens and some chopped nuts and you’ve got yourself lunch or an amazing side dish for your next BBQ party. This time of the year I’m trying to stay away from the oven as much as possible, so next to my lemonade there’s always a healthy salad. And since it takes little to no time to make, this is the best option for a lazy summer brunch.
Halloumi has a high melting point so it can be easily fried or grilled, which makes it the perfect cheese for salads where you want to substitute meat with something more light and refreshing.
Instead of walnuts you can use almonds, pine nuts or any type of nuts you prefer – adding them gives a much needed crunchy texture. The thing I love most about salads is that they are so versatile. If you want to add any other vegetables, be my guest: asparagus, zucchinis and roasted broccoli add a nice crunch and a boost of vitamins.
The dressing is pretty basic, but it’s all this mix needs to bring out those fresh summer flavors. Instead of the classic lemon-olive oil combo you can add pesto sauce for a special punch.
Grilled Halloumi Salad with Nectarines
Ingredients
- 2 nectarines sliced
- 3 handfuls mixed greens
- 1 block halloumi cheese sliced
- 1 bunch walnuts roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Slice halloumi cheese into thick 1 cm slices, fry it with a little bit of olive oil in a preheated non-stick skillet for 2-3 minutes until it starts to turn golden-brown or grill on the BBQ until grill marks appear. Turn over and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the stone from the nectarines and slice them. Chop walnuts and mix the ingredients for the dressing.
- Split mixed greens, chopped walnuts, nectarine and halloumi slices into 2 bowls and serve with the dressing.
