Easy Fried Halloumi (With Tomato & Olive Salad)
This fried halloumi recipe offers an irresistible combination of textures and Mediterranean flavors. Warm, slightly salty, golden-brown fried halloumi cheese is complemented with a zesty cherry tomato and olive salad, creating the ultimate appetizer.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz halloumi sliced into ½ inches
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup Castelvetrano olives halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives halved
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano finely chopped (or use ¼ teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil plus more for cooking
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Make the salad first by adding the olive oil, vinegar, salt and fresh herbs, whisk together to combine in a bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, olives and red onions, toss with the dressing and set aside.
- Slice the halloumi into ½ inch slices, pat dry with a paper towel.
- Heat a medium pan to medium-high heat. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil and add slices of halloumi and cook for 1-2 minutes, flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Place the cooked halloumi to a serving plate, top with the salad. Serve as is or with sliced baguette.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 1776mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 1172mg | Iron: 1mg