Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Grilled Halloumi Cheese

Name: Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 120 g quinoa; 1 piece large pomegranate (seeds); 250 g halloumi cheese; 0.5 piece medium cucumber; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 0.5 piece small red onion; 10 g fresh mint leaves, chopped; 10 g fresh parsley, chopped; 1 piece lemon (juice); 3 tbsp olive oil; null to taste salt; null to taste freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

40m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

This vibrant and flavorful salad is a perfect choice for a light yet satisfying meal. The nutritious quinoa base, the sweet-tart taste of pomegranate, the crispness of fresh vegetables, and the salty, golden-brown grilled halloumi cheese create a truly harmonious culinary experience. It's quick to prepare, making it ideal for a weekday lunch or dinner, but also impressive enough to serve to guests. Give this healthy and delicious combination a try!

Steps

Cook Quinoa

Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Place it in a saucepan with 240 ml of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Let it stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let it cool.

Prepare Vegetables

Meanwhile, dice the cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Deseed the pomegranate. Chop the fresh mint leaves and parsley.

Grill Halloumi

Slice the halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick pieces. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Assemble Salad

In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, pomegranate seeds, mint leaves, and parsley. Drizzle with lemon juice and the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly.

Serve

Serve the salad topped with the freshly grilled halloumi cheese slices. It can be enjoyed immediately or chilled.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 300g
Calories	250 kcal	750 kcal
Protein	12g	36g
Fat	15g	45g
Carbohydrate	20g	60g
Fiber	4g	12g
Sugar	5g	15g

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Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Grilled Halloumi Cheese

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Cook Quinoa

Prepare Vegetables

Grill Halloumi

Assemble Salad

Serve

Extra Tips

► You can easily remove pomegranate seeds by cutting the fruit in half and tapping the skin with a wooden spoon over a bowl.

► It's worth patting the halloumi cheese dry before grilling to achieve a nicer, golden-brown crust.

► Experiment with other fresh herbs like cilantro or oregano to discover new flavor profiles!

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