Halloumi Salad

Having recently discovered halloumi, I've been on a kick lately.  It's an usual cheese with a salty, briny taste and with a squeak to your teeth.  It's got a high heat point and works well for grilling or sautéing, but does not melt.  It's great on a salad!

Halloumi Salad

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. olive oil
• 8 oz. halloumi, sliced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 avocado, sliced or scooped
• 8 cups salad greens of your choice
• 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped herbs (your choice)
• salt& pepper, to taste

Serves 3-4
Cook Time: 10 minutes

​Preheat medium skillet over medium heat; when heated add one Tbsp. olive oil and sear halloumi on both sides until browned.  Set aside.  Using the same pan, saute chickpeas to warm through and crisp a little on the outside.
Meanwhile, top salad greens with tomatoes, cucumber and avocado.  Mix remaining olive oil with vinegar, lemon juice, chopped herbs, and salt and peppers.  Mix to combine.  
Top salad with halloumi and chickpeas, drizzle dressing over top.