Salads
Halloumi, Beet, Orange and Baby Greens Salad with Orange-Mint Dressing
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 pkg (7-10 oz) Pittas Halloumi cheese
- 2 large pre-boiled beets
- 2 oranges
- Salt, freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups mixed baby salad greens
For the dressing
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
Method
Cut the Halloumi cheese into 1/4-inch slices. Pat dry with paper towel.
Finely slice the beets into paper-thin slices. Grate the zest of 1 orange and remove the rind of both oranges, holding them over a bowl. Loosen the sections by cutting between the fruit and the membrane. Save the zest and juice for the dressing.
Place the sliced beets, orange segments and baby greens in a large bowl.
To make the dressing, put all the ingredients in a small jar, close tightly and shake well.
Just before serving, pour the dressing on the salad and toss well.
Heat a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Halloumi cheese slices and fry, without adding any oil, until golden, 1-2 minutes each side. Arrange fried Halloumi on top of the salad. Serve immediately.
Transcribed from the PittaS recipe booklet halloumi, the cheese that grills!, page 27. Published as written.
Made with PittaS halloumi. For pan, grill and barbecue technique see our guide to cooking halloumi, and for keeping it before you cook it, our notes on storage and shelf life.