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Warm lentil and halloumi salad

A warm, hearty salad with herby lentils, grilled halloumi cheese and roasted veggies - great for any time of year!
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 558kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 1 courgette (zucchini)
  • ~ 10 cherry tomatoes - I kept mine on the vine
  • 2 tbsp oil, divided
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red onion, sliced or diced
  • 400 g tin lentils, drained (265g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
  • 1/2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 200 g halloumi cheese, sliced (~ 6 slices) - I used light
  • Small handful fresh rocket (arugula)

Instructions

  • Halve the courgette (zucchini), then slice. Add it to a baking tray with the cherry tomatoes, and drizzle with a little oil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and roast at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Meanwhile, heat a little more oil in a frying pan, and add the minced garlic and sliced red onion. Cook for a few minutes over a medium heat, until soft. Add the drained lentils, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the lentils are hot. Add the pesto and lemon juice, and mix to combine.
  • To cook the halloumi, add the slices of cheese to a dry frying pan or griddle pan over a fairly high heat. Cook for a few minutes each side, until golden brown and crispy (you can see more details about how to cook halloumi here).
  • Assemble the salad with the warm lentils, roasted vegetables, grilled halloumi, and a handful of fresh rocket leaves (arugula). Finish with another squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Warm lentil and halloumi salad
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 558 Calories from Fat 292
% Daily Value*
Fat 32.4g50%
Saturated Fat 12.2g61%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 126mg5%
Potassium 758mg22%
Carbohydrates 34.6g12%
Fiber 11.1g44%
Sugar 8.7g10%
Protein 36.7g73%
Calcium 850mg85%
Iron 4.7mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.