Halloumi is all the fashion as of late, so I made it my private mission earlier than heading out on maternity go away to create probably the most epic salad utilizing, you guessed it, HALLOUMI, because the hero ingredient. Let me introduce you to this crispy buffalo halloumi salad — it’s crunchy, a bit of spicy and critically flavor-packed. Dare I say buffalo halloumi and blue cheese belong collectively?!
The place do I begin?! 😅😅
The hearty veggies and crispy halloumi maintain nicely within the fridge for a number of days, making this an optimum salad to prep forward of time for lunches for the week.
It’s additionally tremendous versatile — I like the flavour profile happening right here, however a bit of intimidated by halloumi? I get it! Merely substitute the halloumi for my crispy pan-fried tofu.
Halloumi is technically a cheese! It’s a semi-hard cheese that originated from Cyprus and usually incorporates goats milk, sheeps milk and now as a rule, cows milk. One of the best half about halloumi IMO is it’s excessive melting level. Because of this it doesn’t soften when pan fried or grilled, however as a substitute will get this superb crispy texture on the outside whereas sustaining its cheesiness on the within.
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Halloumi: the star of the present! This semi-hard cheese has a excessive melting level, which implies it will get an incredible crispy exterior whenever you pan fry it. Searching for a halloumi different additionally within the vegetarian division? I like to recommend subbing 1:1 for my crispy pan fried tofu!
Home made buffalo sauce: I like Franks sauce as a lot as the following particular person, however I upped the anty by simmering Franks, butter and honey in a saucepan to create probably the most excellent spicy, candy buffalo sauce to toss the halloumi in.
Hearty veggies: I’m talkin’ carrot sticks, sliced celery and crimson onion! Not solely is that this a vibrant mixture, the flavors pair so extremely properly with the buffalo and blue cheese. Favor a mattress of subject greens — go for it! The salad received’t maintain as lengthy, however would nonetheless be delish when you’re serving instantly.
- The place to seek out halloumi: Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you’ll need 2 for this recipe. In case you discover halloumi in several sized packaging at your grocery retailer, this recipe doesn’t have to yield 17.6 oz. of halloumi EXACTLY — something near that quantity will work simply high quality.
- What sort of halloumi will work? You should utilize pre-marinated halloumi or plain halloumi for this salad. I’ve examined this recipe with each, and each are scrumptious.
- Forestall sticky halloumi: Halloumi can get fairly sticky relying on what sort of pan you’re utilizing. I recommend utilizing a non-stick pan. In case you don’t have a non-stick pan, simply make sure you watch the halloumi carefully and transfer it round periodically with tongs whereas it’s within the pan.
Retailer this halloumi salad in an hermetic container for as much as 5 days within the fridge.
Extra of My Fave Salads
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Add the carrot sticks, celery, parsley, and onion to a big bowl. Whisk the white wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt to a separate bowl. Pour the combination over the greens and toss to coat. Switch the bowl into the fridge.
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Subsequent, put together the buffalo sauce. Add the Franks, butter, and honey to a small saucepan and produce to a delicate simmer. Whisk and take away from warmth.
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Warmth avocado oil in a big skillet over medium/excessive warmth. Add the halloumi to the skillet. Halloumi releases liquid earlier than it browns, so give the primary aspect a number of further minutes to brown. Gently transfer the halloumi round so it doesn’t persist with the pan.
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Flip the halloumi on all sides. Take away from the skillet and toss with the buffalo sauce. Let it relaxation for not less than 5 minutes.
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Prime the carrot and celery salad with the buffalo halloumi, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing. Get pleasure from instantly.
- I favor to chop the carrot sticks, however you should utilize precut matchstick carrots.
- Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you’ll need 2 for this recipe. In case you discover halloumi in several sized packaging, this recipe doesn’t have to yield 17.6 oz. of halloumi precisely — something near that quantity will probably be simply high quality.
- You should utilize pre-marinated halloumi or plain halloumi.
- Halloumi can get fairly sticky relying on what pan is used. I recommend utilizing a non-stick pan. In case you don’t have one, simply make sure you watch the halloumi carefully so it doesn’t persist with the pan.
Energy: 476 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 21 g, Fats: 38 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 10 g
Diet data is routinely calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
Pictures: photographs taken on this submit are by Erin from The Picket Skillet.