Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

with mustard and honey dressing

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

338
calories
23g
fat
15g
carbohydrates
16g
protein
4g
fiber
15g
sugar
Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

Recipe Description

Looking for an easy and delicious side salad? Give this Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad recipe a try! It is stunning but not hard to pull off and boasts the rich flavor of fried halloumi and a whole-grain mustard and honey dressing. Light and refreshing, this beautiful carrot ribbon recipe is a real crowd-pleaser.

To start, segment the oranges, catching any juices in a bowl. Combine the orange juice with mustard, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Shave the carrots into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Gently toss the carrot ribbons with the dressing. Sear the halloumi slices until golden on both sides. Toss the corn salad through the dressed carrots. Divide the salad among four serving plates and top with the fried halloumi and oranges. Serve and enjoy! 

To make Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prep oranges

    5 min
    Step 1 - Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

    Cut away peel and pith from 2 large oranges. Using a small serrated knife, segment the orange, catching any juices in a bowl. Then squeeze any juice from the off-cut pith into the bowl as well.

  2. 2

    Make dressing

    2 min
    Step 2 - Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

    To the bowl with orange juice, add 1 ½ tablespoons whole-grain mustard, 1 ½ teaspoons honey, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 3 tablespoons oil of choice, and a pinch of salt and black pepper and mix well.

  3. 3

    Prep carrots

    3 min
    Step 3 - Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

    Use a vegetable peeler to peel carrot ribbons into the dressing bowl and toss gently.

  4. 4

    Cook halloumi

    3 min
    Step 4 - Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

    In a skillet, heat a drizzle of oil and add the sliced halloumi. Cook the halloumi for a few minutes until golden on both sides.

  5. 5

    Combine carrots and salad

    1 min
    Step 5 - Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

    Toss the corn salad through the dressed carrots.

  6. 6

    Assemble salad

    2 min
    Step 6 - Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

    Divide the salad between 4 plates and top with fried halloumi and oranges.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad

    Serve as a side dish. Enjoy!

Stunning and delicious, this Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad is easy to put together and always popular. Made it? Let us know! Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag it #cookmerecipes

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Yvonne
April 3, 2025
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OMG, this Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad is just amazing! I made it for my fam last night, and they couldn't get enough! The flavors really pop! Honestly, the whole thing took me like 20 mins. Def will be my go-to for BBQs. Thank you for this gem!

Talia Thompson
March 30, 2025
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Exceptional taste! This salad was a hit at my dinner party last week. The combination of halloumi and orange was delightful and refreshing. Everyone was asking for the recipe!

Kevin Smith
March 6, 2025
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Amazing. I made this salad for a family picnic last weekend, and everyone loved it! The halloumi adds a nice twist, and the orange makes it so refreshing. It was super easy to prepare, too. Definitely going into our regular rotation!

Peggy Anderson
January 23, 2025
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This salad is so simple! I made it for my dinner party, and everyone loved it!

Zachary
December 14, 2024
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I made the Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad for a family picnic last weekend. Everyone loved it. The oranges added such a refreshing touch, and the halloumi was crispy. It was so simple to make, I'll definitely be making it again.

Liam Anderson
November 10, 2024
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Fantastic

Laura
September 22, 2024
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Simply delicious salad!

Sophie
August 12, 2024
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Delicious! I made this salad for a picnic and everyone loved it. The flavors are so fresh and unique, I can't wait to make it again.

Maria Johnson
July 29, 2024
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Delicious!

Jessica
July 6, 2024
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So fresh, yum!

Andrew Miller
May 24, 2024
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Superb

Zach
April 23, 2024
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Fresh, simple, amazing

Wendy Smith
March 1, 2024
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Loved this salad at our family picnic!

Nancy Thompson
December 9, 2023
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Absolutely yum, yo! This salad rocked my taste buds at the family BBQ. Everyone loved the halloumi and the dressing was the bomb!

Quinn
October 16, 2023
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Yummy! This salad was so easy to make and the flavors were just perfect. I brought it to a friend's gathering and everyone loved it! The halloumi was crispy and the oranges added a refreshing touch. Definitely a recipe I'll use again.

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