
Halloumi cheese is one of the rare cheeses, that can be fried, or grilled, and still keep its shape, while obtaining a wonderful new flavor and color. It is one of my favorite cheeses to use as an addition to salads.
The following salad started with that in mind, and quickly evolved into a tasty mix of ingredients and textures. All were placed on a large wooden cutting board, allowing each guest to create their own version.
The base for the salad was a mix of baby greens, including tangy baby sorrel leaves, and a hefty amount of fresh cilantro.
To add crispy fresh texture to the leaves, I’ve used kohlrabi – a pale green (sometimes purple) bulb vegetable, with a white flesh and slight sweetish flavor. Another crispy element were elongated shaped “breakfast radishes”, which have milder flavor than the more common radishes.
As I’m very fond of cheese and fruit combination, I chose to add juicy fresh red and green grapes, along with a ripe sweet apricot, as the fruity addition to the mix. Thinly sliced green jalapeno added a mild spicy and fresh flavor, to round it all up.
Instead of preparing a salad dressing, I simply placed on the board fresh lemon wedges, sea salt, four peppers mix and extra virgin olive oil, for each guest to season the salad as they wished.
Served with crusty bread, iced tea or lemonade, the salad made a perfect light lunch on a hot summer day. Try it and enjoy.
Notes:
* If you prefer to serve the salad with a dressing, check HERE or HERE for recipes.
Makes: 4-6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
4 cups pre-washed mixed baby salad greens (preferably with baby sorrel)
A generous handful of cilantro leaves, washed and dried
1 medium kohlrabi
4 French radishes
1 cup red grapes
1 cup green grapes
1 ripe apricot (or peach, or nectarine)
1 medium jalapeno
8.8 oz (250 grams) Halloumi cheese (I used one with sheep and goat milk)
2 Tbs olive oil
For serving:
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Sea salt
Four peppers mix
Extra virgin olive oil
- Place the greens and cilantro in the center of a large wooden cutting board, or any other serving plate you prefer.
- Peel the kohlrabi, cut in half, and then into medium cubes. Cut the radishes lengthwise. Cut the grapes in half. Stone and cut the apricot lengthwise. Slice the jalapeno. Arrange all on the board.
- Cut the Halloumi cheese into thick fingers. Heat the oil in a medium pan, over medium-high heat. Fry the cheese sticks until they are golden on both sides. Add to the board.
- Add the lemon wedges, salt, pepper and olive oil, and serve.







Looks nice.
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Thank you! 🙂
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I love Halloumi cheese, especially grilled or pan fried. I forget to use it in salads such as this. One just has to love all the fresh veggies and fruits – I sure do 🙂
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Same here Judi, Halloumi is one of my favorites as well. It’s such a great addition to salads. There’s never enough fresh vegetables and fruits for me too! 🙂
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This one certainly hits all the notes Ronit!
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Thank you Dorothy. This was a very tasty combination. 🙂
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Beautiful! Salads are my thing! I’m going to check out Halloumi cheese! I will put almost anything in my salad 😊 🥗
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Thank you Lisa, I’m also a big fan of salads, and enjoy adding different ingredients to them.
Halloumi cheese is great as a salad topping. I hope you’ll find it end enjoy it. 🙂
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Lovely refreshing salad, dear Ronit.
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Thank you Dolly, this salad was perfect on a hot day. 🙂
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You are very welcome.
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Your salad is so refreshing on a hot day. Love all the textures and what a great idea to let everybody make up their own plate. Looks absolutely delicious.
Thanks Ronit :))
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Thank you Mary, I’m glad you liked the salad. This combination of ingredients was perfect on a hot day. Letting they guests pick and choose made entertaining so relaxed! 🙂
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I love halloumi and it is great in salads. With that unique rubbery ness, it really adds unique texture. Great set of ingredients!
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Thank you Mimi, this was a tasty combination of ingredients. Halloumi indeed has such interesting texture. 🙂
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A cheese-lovers delight! 🍃🧀
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It sure is! 🙂
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This is my kind of food! I love Halloumi cheese!
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Same here Aletta!
This was a great salad to have on a hot day. 🙂
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I thought so too!
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Full of health
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Thank you! 🙂
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I bought the halloumi (and other ingredients) today and plan to make this one evening this week. Love every bit of this — can’t wait!
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Thank you David, I’m glad to know.
The Halloumi cheese paired so well with these ingredients, especially with the grapes. I hope you’ll enjoy it. 🙂
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Healthy and refreshing. 🌝
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So tempting and fresh, never tried Halloumi cheese before will give it a try. Lovely share!
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Thank you Nisha, this combination was so tasty. It’s my pleasure to share. 🙂
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