Honey Halloumi Kale Salad
Serves 3
20 mins prep
20 mins cook
40 mins total
This Honey Halloumi Kale Salad is a healthy, hearty salad that you'll want to make again and again. It's full of fresh herbs, and the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
For the creamy Greek dressing
For the halloumi
For the salad toppings
Prepare the kale: in a medium bowl add the kale along with a drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt. Use your hands to massage the kale for a minute or two and then set aside.
Cook the quinoa according to package directions and set aside.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, minced parsley, minced mint, minced basil, pressed garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Start to assemble the salad: To the bowl with the massaged kale add the cooked quinoa, lentils and drizzling with the dressing. Toss and set aside.
Turn a medium pan to medium heat. Once warm, add the almonds and toast for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant and turning golden brown. Set aside.
Pat the slices of halloumi with a paper towel to get out any extra moisture. To the same pan, add a drizzle of olive oil on medium heat. Add the slices of halloumi, drizzle with 1 tbsp honey and cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and drizzle with 1 tbsp honey again and then cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Squeeze over a wedge of lemon and set aside.
Finish assembling the salad by topping it with the cooked halloumi, tomatoes, shallots, toasted almonds, chili flakes and a squeeze of lemon juice.
