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Smoky Halloumi and Avocado Salad
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5 from 2 votes

Smoky Halloumi Avocado Salad

A leafy green salad with crispy halloumi dressed with a zingy smoky dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Servings: 2
Calories: 841kcal
Author: Sasha Hooper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lettuce - I used a curly leaf lettuce leaves separated
  • a bunch of watercress (80 g) leaves picked
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 block of halloumi cheese diced

For the dressing

Instructions

  • Arrange the lettuce leaves and watercress on a large plate or platter. Sprinkle the diced avocado on top.
    1 lettuce - I used a curly leaf lettuce, a bunch of watercress, 1 avocado
  • Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the halloumi pieces. Fry until golden brown. Add to the salad and finish by drizzling over the dressing. Eat immediately.
    1 block of halloumi cheese

For the dressing

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan. Add the red onion along with a pinch of salt and the smoked paprika. Cook over a medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes.
    1 red onion, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, juice of 1 lime
  • Transfer to a bowl and add the lime juice, sesame oil, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and a pinch of salt to taste. Mix well.
    juice of 1 lime, ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 3 tablespoons rapeseed or olive oil

Notes

This also works well cold for the next day 

Nutrition

Calories: 841kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.3g | Protein: 34.8g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 28.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22.2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1448.1mg | Potassium: 1342.1mg | Fiber: 13.1g | Sugar: 7.8g | Vitamin A: 1425.1IU | Vitamin C: 38.3mg | Calcium: 1462.4mg | Iron: 3.9mg