Halloumi is all the craze nowadays, so I made it my private mission earlier than heading out on maternity depart to create probably the most epic salad utilizing, you guessed it, HALLOUMI, because the hero ingredient. Let me introduce you to this crispy buffalo halloumi salad — it’s crunchy, a bit spicy and significantly flavor-packed. Dare I say buffalo halloumi and blue cheese belong collectively?!
The place do I begin?! 😅😅
The hearty veggies and crispy halloumi maintain properly within the fridge for just a few days, making this an optimum salad to prep forward of time for lunches for the week.
It’s additionally tremendous versatile — I really like the flavour profile occurring right here, however a bit intimidated by halloumi? I get it! Merely substitute the halloumi for my crispy pan-fried tofu.
Halloumi is technically a cheese! It’s a semi-hard cheese that originated from Cyprus and usually accommodates goats milk, sheeps milk and now most of the time, cows milk. The most effective half about halloumi IMO is it’s excessive melting level. Which means that it doesn’t soften when pan fried or grilled, however as an alternative will get this wonderful crispy texture on the outside whereas sustaining its cheesiness on the within.
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Halloumi: the star of the present! This semi-hard cheese has a excessive melting level, which suggests it will get a tremendous crispy exterior while you pan fry it. In search of a halloumi different additionally within the vegetarian division? I like to recommend subbing 1:1 for my crispy pan fried tofu!
Selfmade buffalo sauce: I really like Franks sauce as a lot as the subsequent particular person, however I upped the anty by simmering Franks, butter and honey in a saucepan to create probably the most excellent spicy, candy buffalo sauce to toss the halloumi in.
Hearty veggies: I’m talkin’ carrot sticks, sliced celery and pink onion! Not solely is that this a vibrant mixture, the flavors pair so extremely properly with the buffalo and blue cheese. Favor a mattress of subject greens — go for it! The salad gained’t maintain as lengthy, however would nonetheless be delish in case you’re serving instantly.
- The place to search out halloumi: Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you have to 2 for this recipe. Should you discover halloumi in several sized packaging at your grocery retailer, this recipe doesn’t must yield 17.6 oz. of halloumi EXACTLY — something near that quantity will work simply wonderful.
- What sort of halloumi will work? You should utilize pre-marinated halloumi or plain halloumi for this salad. I’ve examined this recipe with each, and each are scrumptious.
- Stop sticky halloumi: Halloumi can get fairly sticky relying on what kind of pan you’re utilizing. I counsel utilizing a non-stick pan. Should you don’t have a non-stick pan, simply make sure to watch the halloumi intently and transfer it round periodically with tongs whereas it’s within the pan.
Retailer this halloumi salad in an hermetic container for as much as 5 days within the fridge.
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Add the carrot sticks, celery, parsley, and onion to a big bowl. Whisk the white wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt to a separate bowl. Pour the combination over the greens and toss to coat. Switch the bowl into the fridge.
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Subsequent, put together the buffalo sauce. Add the Franks, butter, and honey to a small saucepan and convey to a delicate simmer. Whisk and take away from warmth.
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Warmth avocado oil in a big skillet over medium/excessive warmth. Add the halloumi to the skillet. Halloumi releases liquid earlier than it browns, so give the primary facet just a few additional minutes to brown. Gently transfer the halloumi round so it doesn’t follow the pan.
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Flip the halloumi on all sides. Take away from the skillet and toss with the buffalo sauce. Let it relaxation for at the least 5 minutes.
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Prime the carrot and celery salad with the buffalo halloumi, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing. Take pleasure in instantly.
- I choose to chop the carrot sticks, however you should use precut matchstick carrots.
- Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you have to 2 for this recipe. Should you discover halloumi in several sized packaging, this recipe doesn’t must yield 17.6 oz. of halloumi precisely — something near that quantity will likely be simply wonderful.
- You should utilize pre-marinated halloumi or plain halloumi.
- Halloumi can get fairly sticky relying on what pan is used. I counsel utilizing a non-stick pan. Should you don’t have one, simply make sure to watch the halloumi intently so it doesn’t follow the pan.
Energy: 476 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 21 g, Fats: 38 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 10 g
Vitamin data is mechanically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
Images: photographs taken on this submit are by Erin from The Wood Skillet.