Halloumi croutons

Packed full of delicious roast veggies, protein-packed beans, crispy croutons, crispy and gooey halloumi and garlic, this easy traybake is both luxurious and virtuous.

If you believe the only thing better than cheese is fried cheese, then you may just love halloumi. Because of its high melting point, halloumi browns before it melts, making it perfect for frying, grilling or any kind of searing. Here, it’s pan-fried with smoked paprika, then added to an escarole salad with a garlicky, lemony dressing. Slivered red onion adds pungency, while fresh parsley leaves brighten everything. If you can get the pomegranate seeds, do use them; they add a juicy…

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A pomegranate halloumi salad that's the perfect starter to your holiday meal! Drizzle with a spiced orange vinaigrette for the most festive flavor ever.

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Scandinavia meets the Middle East in this Herby Halloumi Salad with Rye Croutons by recipe developer and food writer Georgia Levy. The mix of fresh textures, seasonal flavours and vibrant colours means it tastes as good as it looks, plus it’s easy to throw together and a great way to use up herbs as well as leftover rye bread. Try adding a few slightly tart seasonal berries, such as redcurrants or raspberries - or some pomegranate seeds - for extra colour and flavour.

Crispy, salty, chewy cubes of sautéed halloumi add great texture and heartiness to this bright pasta salad filled with veggies, herbs and tomatoes. The tomatoes are marinated with red wine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper, which infuses them with flavor and helps them release their juices for the punchy dressing. Crunchy cucumbers, lots of fresh herbs and some optional arugula round out this hearty salad. When seasoning the pasta and vegetables, keep in mind that the halloumi is quite salty…

Quick, easy + simple vegetarian recipes & things on toast on Instagram: "ALL HAIL HALLOUMI EP 4 - Halloumi Caesar salad 🥗 One of the things I miss since I stopped eating meat is a really good Caesar salad. I’ve tried to recreate it with some of the chicken/bacon vegetarian alternatives but it’s just not that tasty. However, with halloumi cheese, it’s a winner. Good croutons are an essential part of a Caesar salad, and making your own couldn’t be easier, and they taste so much better…

The salad to end all salads. The halloumi croutons bring the heat - once you've tried them you'll be making them every week, guaranteed.

This cozy winter salad is hearty nutritious and packed with flavor! Gorgeous winter kale and nutty farro drizzled with a spiced pomegranate reduction that could make just about anything taste incre…