Salad with halloumi cheese, pomegranate and sesame seed candy

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.