Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint
Description
This fresh salad combines pan-fried halloumi with tomatoes, mint, and chickpeas, Mediterranean-style.
Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
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2 large tomatoes, chopped
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3 medium green onions, sliced
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12 leaves fresh mint, chopped
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1 medium lemon, juiced
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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7 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced
Directions
1
Stir chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
2
Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi to the hot pan and cook, turning once, until deeply browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
3
Stir halloumi into the salad and serve immediately.