Salad with halloumi cheese, pomegranate and sesame seed candy

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Aromatic Cypriot salad with delicious halloumi, pomegranate, raisins and pastels. A very very tasty salad with special flavors!

Execution time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Components

For the salad

  • 2 bunches of rocket, coarsely chopped
  • 200 gr. halloumi, cut into cubes
  • 1 pomegranate, peeled
  • 50 gr. dried grapes
  • 250 gr. pistachio with peanuts, cut into cubes

For the dressing

  • 4 and others olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 and others honey
  • 1 and others lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Execution method

For the dressing

  • In a bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well with a whisk until the mixture is homogeneous.

For assembly

  • Transfer the rocket to a salad bowl.
  • Then add the halloumi after grilling.
  • Add the halloumi, raisins, pastel and pomegranate.
  • Pour over the dressing, stir and serve the salad immediately.

A stunning Cypriot salad that combines haloumi cheese, pomegranate seeds, raisins and sesame seed candy.

Preparation time:  15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

for the salad

  • 2 bunches of rocket, coarsely chopped
  • 200 g halloumi cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 pomegranate, deseeded
  • 50 g grapes
  • 250 g sesame seed candy with peanuts, cut into cubes

For the dressing

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Method

For the dressing

  • Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

To assemble 

  • Add a rocket to a large bowl.
  • Cook the halloumi in a frying pan or griddle pan for a few minutes each side, until golden brown.
  • Top with grilled halloumi, raisins, sesame seed candy and pomegranate seeds.
  • Drizzle over the dressing and serve immediately.