Chargrilled Vegetable and Haloumi Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Chargrilled Vegetable and Haloumi Salad - A healthy and flavorful salad containing vegetables and cheese

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 large zucchini , cut into1cm-thick slices
	2 red capsicums , cut into 2cm-wide strips ( red bell peppers )
	1 large eggplant , quartered lengthways , cut into 1cm-thick slices
	2 red onions , cut into thin wedges
	1/2 cup olive oil
	1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
	200 g halloumi cheese , cut into 8 slices
	100 g baby spinach leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

26g

This Chargrilled Vegetable and Haloumi Salad is a perfect recipe for those looking for a healthy, vegetarian meal that is also delicious and easy to make. The vegetables are grilled to perfection, giving them a smoky flavor and tender texture, while the halloumi adds a salty and savory taste. This salad is perfect for an outdoor BBQ or for a family dinner. With a variety of different vegetables and a powerful combination of flavors, this salad is a great way to get all of your essential nutrients in one dish. The recipe is easy to follow, and the end result is a beautiful and colorful dish that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Preheat a barbecue or chargrill pan until hot.
2.	In a large bowl, toss together the zucchini, capsicum, eggplant, onion, and 1/4 cup of olive oil until well coated.
3.	Cook the vegetables on the barbecue or chargrill pan for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until tender and charred.
4.	In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil and red wine vinegar to make a dressing.
5.	Arrange the grilled vegetables on a platter, top with baby spinach leaves, and drizzle over the dressing.
6.	Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the halloumi for 1-2 minutes each side until golden brown.
7.	Arrange the halloumi on top of the vegetables and serve immediately.

PROS

This salad is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and is suitable for vegetarians.

The halloumi adds a delicious salty contrast to the grilled vegetables.

It is a low calorie and low sugar meal option.

CONS

Halloumi is a high fat cheese, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Grilling the vegetables can decrease their nutritional value slightly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chargrilled vegetables contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can help to support overall health.
Halloumi cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, which is important for healthy bones.
Baby spinach leaves are high in iron, folate, and vitamin C, which can boost immunity and help with iron absorption.