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11) Grilled halloumi and watermelon salad (no oven)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Halloumi cheese cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • About one small melon or four cups, of cubed watermelon.
  • 2 cups arugula or baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 2 tbsp toasted pistachios chopped

Method
 

  1. Place a nonstick or cast-iron skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
  2. Pat the halloumi dry and gently apply 1 tbsp of olive oil to both sides.
  3. Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is golden and has a slight crisp.
  4. Combine the watermelon, greens, mint, and pistachios in a bowl.
  5. Whisk what’s left of the olive oil, along with some lemon juice and pepper, then drizzle over the salad.
  6. Slice some grilled halloumi and place on top. Serve it right away.