Tick off all those healthy food groups with this healthy (and delicious) salad
Halloumi & melon summer salad
Serves 6
Bulk up this meal by serving with couscous, bulgur wheat or brown rice.
Ingredients
For the balsamic vinaigrette
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp wholegrain mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp honey
Oil, for frying
1 block (300g) halloumi, thinly sliced
1 packet (40g) rocket
350g exotic mixed tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into ribbons
2 blocks feta, crumbled
½ red onion, sliced into petals
1 papaya, peeled and sliced into thin wedges
5-8 radishes, thinly sliced
Method
- Combine balsamic vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
- Add oil to a hot pan and fry halloumi until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.
- Combine remaining ingredients on a serving platter and season. Top with crispy halloumi and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
Words & recipes: Sjaan van der Ploeg
Photographs: Zhann Solomons
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