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Grilled Halloumi Salad with Nectarines

Indulge in the perfect summer salad: grilled halloumi, sweet nectarines, pearl couscous, chickpeas, and rocket with a spicy harissa dressing.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEEgg-Free Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 791 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 275 g pearl couscous
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil plus extra for grilling
  • 3 nectarines
  • 250 g halloumi
  • 200 g can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 small handfuls rocket

FOR THE HARISSA DRESSING:

  • 2 to 3 tsp harissa to taste
  • 6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 to ½ Tbsp honey or maple syrup to taste
  • 1 large garlic clove grated

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pearl couscous in salted water according to packet instructions. When done, rinse it under cold water and drain well.
    275 g pearl couscous
  • Transfer the couscous to a salad bowl and toss in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside to cool down.
    1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Cut each nectarine into 6 to 8 segments. Discard the stones.
    3 nectarines
  • Cut the halloumi into 1.5cm (⅔ inch) dice.
    250 g halloumi
  • Brush the nectarines and halloumi with olive oil.
  • Grill the nectarines and halloumi in a frying pan or skillet brushed with oil.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
    2 to 3 tsp harissa, 6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp cider vinegar, 1 to ½ Tbsp honey or maple syrup, 1 large garlic clove
  • Add the grilled halloumi, chickpeas, and rocket to the couscous.
    2 small handfuls rocket, 200 g can chickpeas
  • Toss everything in the salad dressing.
  • Add the grilled nectarines on top of the salad and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 791kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 26gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 945mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 664mgIron: 2mg

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Grilled Halloumi Salad with Nectarines

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/grilled-halloumi-salad-with-nectarines/