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Lemon-Herb Chickpea & Halloumi Salad with Sumac Dressing

A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean salad perfect for a light lunch. Pan-seared halloumi cheese and tender chickpeas are tossed with crisp vegetables and a zesty sumac and lemon dressing.

Lemon-Herb Chickpea & Halloumi Salad with Sumac Dressing

Prep Time

30 min

Difficulty

Medium

Servings

4

Calories

450 kcal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick pieces.

    ~5 min
  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy.

    ~7 min
  3. 3

    While the halloumi is frying, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

    ~5 min
  4. 4

    Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint.

    ~2 min
  5. 5

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

    ~3 min
  6. 6

    In a large serving bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped herbs.

    ~3 min
  7. 7

    Add the pan-fried halloumi to the serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

    ~2 min
  8. 8

    Serve immediately.

Tips

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The halloumi may soften slightly upon refrigeration.

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