Roasted Vegetable & Halloumi Salad

Packed with colour, texture, and flavour!

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 – 40 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  • 1 red pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup butternut, parboiled & cubed
  • 250g halloumi, sliced into 1cm thick pieces
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • A handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

For the Dressing:

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

To serve:

  • A handful of fresh mint or parsley, chopped
  • Mixed salad leaves or fresh rocket
  • Toasted pine nuts or seeds (optional, for crunch)

How To Make Roasted Vegetable & Halloumi Salad

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  2. Place all the vegetables onto a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss to coat.
  4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until vegetables are soft and slightly charred.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar in the last 10 minutes.
  6. While the veggies are roasting, heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
  7. Cook halloumi slices for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
  8. Set aside.
  9. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar.
  10. In a large bowl or serving platter, lay down a bed of salad leaves.
  11. Top with roasted veggies and warm halloumi.
  12. Drizzle with the dressing.
  13. Finish with fresh herbs and toasted seeds or nuts.

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