This recipe brings a burst of summer flavour right to your table with an Oriental-inspired tomato salad topped with delicious fried halloumi. It’s quick to make and perfect for any barbecue gathering, offering a fresh, colourful taste of the East.
Key Takeaways
- A vibrant and quick salad perfect for summer BBQs.
- Combines fresh tomatoes, herbs, and tangy pomegranate with savoury fried halloumi.
- Features a simple yet flavourful pomegranate and lemon dressing.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make this delightful salad, you’ll need the following:
- 400g of mixed tomatoes (like cherry, yellow, black, or heirloom varieties)
- 1 large red onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 20g of fresh mint
- 20g of fresh parsley
- 1 pomegranate
- 100g of halloumi cheese
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (for frying)
For The Dressing
The dressing is what really brings it all together. You’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons of pomegranate syrup
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of Ras el Hanout spice blend
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Sea salt, freshly ground
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
Putting It All Together
This salad is super straightforward to assemble. Start by preparing your vegetables. Chop up your mixed tomatoes and slice the red onion thinly. Mince the garlic. Roughly chop the fresh mint and parsley.
Next, prepare the halloumi. Slice the halloumi cheese into bite-sized pieces. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the halloumi until it’s golden brown and a bit crispy on both sides. Set it aside.
Now for the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate syrup, lemon zest, Ras el Hanout, and olive oil. Season with sea salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Give it a good mix.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, minced garlic, mint, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything. Finally, top the salad with the fried halloumi pieces.
Serving Suggestions
This Oriental Tomato Salad with Fried Halloumi is fantastic on its own or as a side dish for your next barbecue. It’s a colourful and tasty addition that’s sure to impress. What salad is a must-have at your summer BBQs?
