Halloumi, Watermelon, and Mint Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Halloumi cheese and fresh, juicy watermelon are a fantastic salty-sweet pair. In Cyprus, fresh halloumi slices are served with watermelon for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

1/2 (8 4/5 ounce) package halloumi cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups cubed seeded watermelon
12 leaves fresh mint, sliced, or more to taste
1 small onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1 Break halloumi cheese into small pieces. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi and cook and stir until golden, about 3 minutes.
2 Toss watermelon cubes, mint leaves, onion slices, and fried halloumi in a salad bowl.