Description
A vibrant and hearty salad featuring pan-fried halloumi, sweet cranberries, and creamy butter beans, all tossed in a refreshing mint-lemon dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 200g halloumi cheese, sliced
- 1 can (400g) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pan-fry the halloumi slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter beans, dried cranberries, mixed salad greens, red onion, and fresh mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with the pan-fried halloumi slices and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.