Cherry and Halloumi Maftoul Salad

A halloumi cherry maftoul salad in a white bowl.

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5 from 1 vote

Cherry and Halloumi Maftoul Salad

A light and refreshing salad packed with cherries, halloumi and tasty greens.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Salad

Cuisine: British

Servings:

Calories: 622kcal

Author: Sasha Hooper

Equipment

Ingredients

100 g maftoul (½ cup)
1 litre water (4 cups)
6-8 radishes
3 spring onions
a big handful of cherries (roughly 20)
fresh herbs - I used parsley and basil
a small handful of almonds
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 teaspoons cold-pressed rapeseed or olive oil
pinch salt and pepper
100 g halloumi (about half a regular block)
salad leaves to serve

Instructions

First cook the maftoul. I just followed the package instructions which were to bring to the boil a litre of slightly salted water, add the maftoul and simmer for 7-8 minutes until cooked. It should be al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
100 g maftoul, 1 litre water
Dice the radishes and finely slice the spring onions. Finely chop the herbs. Pit the cherries and slice into halves. Roughly chop the almonds. Place all of these ingredients into a large bowl.
6-8 radishes, 3 spring onions, a big handful of cherries, fresh herbs - I used parsley and basil, a small handful of almonds
Use a fork to separate the grains of the maftoul and add to the bowl.
In a jam jar or small bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar and oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss with the rest of the salad ingredients.
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 3 teaspoons cold-pressed rapeseed or olive oil, pinch salt and pepper
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cut the halloumi into cubes and fry until golden brown.
100 g halloumi
Place some salad leaves in 2 bowls, divide the salad mixture between the bowls and top with the fried halloumi.
salad leaves

Notes

If you can't get hold of maftoul I would recommend using something like pearl barley or farro as a substitute. You want something nutty and substantial.
Use any herbs you like, but basil has a real affinity with cherries so use a good handful if you have some!

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