Halloumi is all the craze lately, 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, a bit of spicy and critically flavor-packed. Dare I say buffalo halloumi and blue cheese belong collectively?!
The place do I begin?! 😅😅
The hearty veggies and crispy halloumi preserve properly within the fridge for just a few days, making this an optimum salad to prep forward of time for lunches for the week.
It’s additionally tremendous versatile — I really like the flavour profile happening right here, however a bit of 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 usually incorporates 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 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. In search of 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 really like Franks sauce as a lot as the subsequent particular person, however I upped the anty by simmering Franks, butter and honey in a saucepan to create essentially the most excellent spicy, candy buffalo sauce to toss the halloumi in.
Hearty veggies: I’m talkin’ carrot sticks, sliced celery and crimson onion! Not solely is that this a vibrant mixture, the flavors pair so extremely properly with the buffalo and blue cheese. Favor a mattress of discipline greens — go for it! The salad received’t preserve as lengthy, however would nonetheless be delish in the event you’re serving instantly.
- The place to search out halloumi: Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you will want 2 for this recipe. If you happen to 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 high-quality.
- What sort of halloumi will work? You should utilize 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 kind of pan you’re utilizing. I counsel utilizing a non-stick pan. If you happen to don’t have a non-stick pan, simply remember to watch the halloumi intently 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 mild 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 just a few further minutes to brown. Gently transfer the halloumi round so it doesn’t follow 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 a minimum of 5 minutes.
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Prime the carrot and celery salad with the buffalo halloumi, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing. Get pleasure from instantly.
- I favor to chop the carrot sticks, however you need to use precut matchstick carrots.
- Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you will want 2 for this recipe. If you happen to 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 high-quality.
- You should utilize pre-marinated halloumi or plain halloumi.
- Halloumi can get fairly sticky relying on what pan is used. I counsel utilizing a non-stick pan. If you happen to don’t have one, simply remember to watch the halloumi intently so it doesn’t follow the pan.
Energy: 476 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 21 g, Fats: 38 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 10 g
Vitamin data is robotically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
Images: pictures taken on this submit are by Erin from The Wood Skillet.
