Description
Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Salad is a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish loaded with smoky grilled vegetables, golden halloumi cheese, crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lemon herb dressing. Perfect for healthy lunches, light dinners, summer entertaining, or vegetarian meal prep, this colorful salad is packed with protein, nutrients, and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into large pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into large pieces
- 1 small eggplant, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and red onion. Lightly brush with olive oil.
- Preheat the grill: Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill the vegetables: Cook vegetables for 3–5 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
- Grill the halloumi: Grill halloumi slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove carefully.
- Prepare the salad base: Arrange mixed greens in a serving bowl or platter and add cherry tomatoes.
- Add vegetables: Layer the grilled vegetables over the greens.
- Add halloumi: Place warm grilled halloumi on top of the salad.
- Add dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Serve halloumi warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Grill vegetables evenly by cutting them into similar-sized pieces.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings
- Calories: 420 calories
