Halloumi is all the fad nowadays, so I made it my private mission earlier than heading out on maternity go away to create essentially 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, just a little spicy and severely flavor-packed. Dare I say buffalo halloumi and blue cheese belong collectively?!
The place do I begin?! 😅😅
The hearty veggies and crispy halloumi hold effectively 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 occurring right here, however just a little 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 sometimes comprises 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. Which means that it doesn’t soften when pan fried or grilled, however as a substitute will get this wonderful 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 suggests it will get an incredible crispy exterior while you pan fry it. On the lookout for a halloumi various additionally within the vegetarian division? I like to recommend subbing 1:1 for my crispy pan fried tofu!
Do-it-yourself buffalo sauce: I like Franks sauce as a lot as the following individual, however I upped the anty by simmering Franks, butter and honey in a saucepan to create essentially the most good spicy, candy buffalo sauce to toss the halloumi in.
Hearty veggies: I’m talkin’ carrot sticks, sliced celery and purple onion! Not solely is that this a vibrant mixture, the flavors pair so extremely properly with the buffalo and blue cheese. Desire a mattress of discipline greens — go for it! The salad gained’t hold as lengthy, however would nonetheless be delish in case you’re serving instantly.
- The place to search out halloumi: Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you will have 2 for this recipe. Should you discover halloumi in several sized packaging at your grocery retailer, this recipe doesn’t must yield 17.6 oz. of halloumi EXACTLY — something near that quantity will work simply positive.
- What sort of halloumi will work? You should use 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 counsel utilizing a non-stick pan. Should you don’t have a non-stick pan, simply remember to 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 facet a number of additional 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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High the carrot and celery salad with the buffalo halloumi, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing. Get pleasure from instantly.
- I desire to chop the carrot sticks, however you should utilize precut matchstick carrots.
- Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you will have 2 for this recipe. Should you discover halloumi in several sized packaging, this recipe doesn’t must yield 17.6 oz. of halloumi precisely — something near that quantity might be simply positive.
- You should use pre-marinated halloumi or plain halloumi.
- Halloumi can get fairly sticky relying on what pan is used. I counsel utilizing a non-stick pan. Should you don’t have one, simply remember to 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: pictures taken on this publish are by Erin from The Picket Skillet.
