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Halloumi Couscous Salad in a serving bowl
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Halloumi Couscous Salad

Pan-fried halloumi cheese combined with pearly couscous and fresh herbs and salad vegetables makes the best halloumi couscous salad! Perfect for lunch, dinner, and as a BBQ side dish. The perfect crowd pleaser!
Course Salad
Cuisine British
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 501kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Jug
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 140 g Couscous
  • 300 ml Chicken Stock
  • 2 tablespoon Flat Leaf Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Mint chopped
  • 6 Spring Onions chopped
  • 200 g Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 225 g Halloumi cubed
  • ½ Lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoon Flaked almonds

For the dressing

  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 Garlic Clove crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon Cider Vinegar
  • 10 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Papper to seaon

Instructions

  • Place the uncooked couscous in a large bowl and pour over the chicken stock. Add a bit more boiling water if you need to (it should just cover the couscous).
    140 g Couscous, 300 ml Chicken Stock
  • Chop the fresh herbs, spring onions and tomatoes and set aside.
    2 tablespoon Flat Leaf Parsley, 2 tablespoon Mint, 6 Spring Onions, 200 g Cherry Tomatoes
  • Dry fry the halloumi cubes in a frying pan until golden. Set aside.
    225 g Halloumi
  • Mix together the honey mustard dressing ingredients and whisk until combined.
    2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoon Honey, 1 Garlic Clove, 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar, 4 tablespoon Cider Vinegar, 10 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt and Papper to seaon
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add the herbs and vegetables, lemon juice and zest, mix in the halloumi, then gradually add the dressing. Add a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency (store any leftover in the fridge). Mix well and add the flaked almonds on top.
    ½ Lemon, 2 tablespoon Flaked almonds

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Notes

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors.
Nutrition Facts
Halloumi Couscous Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
501
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
589
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
275
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
31
g
10
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
460
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
417
mg
42
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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