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

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!

Nutritional Information

338
calories
23g
fat
15g
carbohydrates
16g
protein
4g
fiber
15g
sugar

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

Jelena Mardere

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!

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