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Hot Honey Halloumi and Couscous Salad

Delicious Hot Honey Halloumi and Couscous Salad to Brighten Your Day

A vibrant Hot Honey Halloumi and Couscous Salad that combines creamy halloumi with spicy-sweet hot honey, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Red Onion Marinate in sumac and olive oil for enhanced flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For marinating and dressing.
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac Adjust to your taste preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper For a flavorful kick.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup Dry Pearled Couscous Can be substituted with quinoa.
  • 2 cups Arugula Can be swapped with kale.
  • 2 cups Spinach Can be omitted or replaced with other greens.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Use your favorite variety.
  • 8 ounces Halloumi Cheese For a vegan option, use tofu.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use fresh for the best outcome.
  • 3 tablespoons Mike's Hot Honey Use regular honey mixed with red pepper flakes as a substitute if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Cilantro or other herbs can work as well.
  • 2 tablespoons Water To dilute the dressing.

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Large serving bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Steps for Preparation
  1. Marinate onions by combining sliced red onions with olive oil, sumac, Aleppo pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare couscous by boiling water in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, reduce heat, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork once done.
  3. Chop arugula and spinach, adding to a large bowl, then top with sliced cucumber.
  4. Cook halloumi by soaking slices in lemon juice and hot honey mixture for 5 minutes, then sear in a skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Make the dressing by whisking parsley, olive oil, remaining lemon juice, salt, and water until well blended.
  6. Assemble the salad by adding couscous and marinated onions to the greens and cucumber. Top with crispy halloumi and drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 600mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, marinate onions longer, and use fresh ingredients for flavor. Prep ingredients in advance but mix just before serving for best texture.

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