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Aegean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Halloumi
75% authentic · Greek-inspired
A flavorful twist on Mediterranean quinoa salad, incorporating salty grilled halloumi cheese and a hint of mint for a refreshing taste of the Aegean.
Ingredients
- Quinoa1 cup
- Water2 cups
- Halloumi cheese8 oz
- Cucumber1/2 medium
- Red bell pepper1/2 medium
- Yellow bell pepper1/2 medium
- Red onion1/4 cup
- Fresh mint1/4 cup
- Lemon juice3 tablespoons
- Olive oil3 tablespoons
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Cook quinoa according to package directions (or use the method from the Classic recipe). Let cool.
- 2
Slice halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Grill or pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.
- 3
Dice the cucumber and bell peppers. Finely chop the red onion and fresh mint.
- 4
Cut the grilled halloumi into bite-sized cubes.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, mint, and halloumi cubes.
- 6
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the dressing. Pour over the salad and toss gently.
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