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.
Equipment
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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