A satisfying salad of pan-seared halloumi slices on romaine, arugula, tomato and cucumber with a balsamic dressing. A high-protein vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the romaine and arugula; roughly chop the romaine. Slice the tomato and cut the cucumber into half-moons.
- 2
For the dressing, whisk 20 g of the olive oil with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and salt in a small bowl.
- 3
Cut the halloumi into 1 cm slices and pat dry with paper towels.
- 4
Heat a nonstick pan with the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the halloumi for 2 minutes per side, until golden.
- 5
Toss the greens, tomato and cucumber with the dressing, divide among plates and top with the warm halloumi slices. Serve right away.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 297 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 7 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
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