Pomegranate Couscous Salad with Grilled Halloumi

Name: Pomegranate Couscous Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g Couscous; 250 ml Vegetable broth; 500 g Halloumi cheese; 1 piece Large pomegranate; 1 piece Cucumber; 250 g Cherry tomatoes; 1 piece Small red onion; 0.5 bunch Fresh mint; 0.5 bunch Fresh parsley; 1 piece Lemon (juice and zest); 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 tsp Ground cumin (optional); null to taste Salt; null to taste Freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

30m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This refreshing pomegranate couscous salad with grilled halloumi is a perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner. The salty halloumi, sweet-tart pomegranate, and fresh vegetables create a harmonious flavor profile. It's quick to prepare, nutritious, and packed with Mediterranean flavors. An ideal option when you crave something special but don't have much time in the kitchen.

Steps

Couscous and Vegetables

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil, then pour it over the couscous in a heatproof bowl. Cover and let it stand for 5-7 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, deseed the pomegranate, dice the cucumber and cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh mint and parsley.

Grill Halloumi

Slice the halloumi cheese into approximately 1 cm thick pieces. Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the halloumi slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the couscous with the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pomegranate seeds, mint, and parsley. Add the grated lemon zest and freshly squeezed juice, along with the olive oil and optional ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly.

Serve

Divide the prepared salad among plates and top with the grilled halloumi slices. Serve immediately, or enjoy chilled.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 300g
Calories	250 kcal	750 kcal
Protein	12g	36g
Fat	15g	45g
Carbohydrate	20g	60g
Fiber	3g	9g
Sugar	5g	15g

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vegetarian

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Pomegranate Couscous Salad with Grilled Halloumi

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Couscous and Vegetables

Grill Halloumi

Assemble the Salad

Serve

Extra Tips

► You can add a pinch of turmeric to the couscous for a beautiful yellow color.

► If you like spicy flavors, add a little chili to the salad.

► The salad tastes best if it rests in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.

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