I’ve been trying to come up with some new summer lunch ideas, and naturally I prefer something healthy and refreshing like a salad with fruit. The Fig and Halloumi Salad with Lemon Balsamic Dressing is a great summer salad and you only need a few ingredients for it.
Halloumi cheese is typically made from sheep or goats’ milk or a mixture of both. Although a little higher in salt and fat, it is an excellent source of calcium.
Halloumi cheese:
Type: semi-soft, artisan, brined
Texture: chewy, creamy, firm and springy
Colour: white
Flavour: salty, savoury, tangy
Aroma: strong
Figs are very healthy and highly nutritious. They go well with yoghurt and oats for breakfast. Although you can eat figs fresh, they taste warm, soft and sweet when lightly cooked.
Halloumi and figs together make a heavenly combination of salty and sweet flavours. Perfect for a summer salad!
Ingredients
1-2 fresh figs
4 slices Halloumi cheese
Salad (spinach, rocket, etc.)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Rinse figs and cut them into 4 pieces each; wash the salad.
- In a small pan, heat a little oil over low heat. Fry the halloumi until golden on each side. Add figs cut-side down and cook until warm and soft, about 2 minutes.
- Put the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Mix salad and dressing and toss until the salad is evenly coated.
- Top with the halloumi and figs
Bon appétit!
What’s your favourite summer salad? Share with me in the comments below 🙂
Janice xx
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