Halloumi is all the fad lately, so I made it my private mission earlier than heading out on maternity go away to create probably the most epic salad utilizing, you guessed it, HALLOUMI, because the hero ingredient. Let me introduce you to this crispy buffalo halloumi salad — it’s crunchy, slightly spicy and critically flavor-packed. Dare I say buffalo halloumi and blue cheese belong collectively?!
The place do I begin?! 😅😅
The hearty veggies and crispy halloumi maintain effectively within the fridge for a couple of days, making this an optimum salad to prep forward of time for lunches for the week.
It’s additionally tremendous versatile — I really like the flavour profile happening right here, however slightly intimidated by halloumi? I get it! Merely substitute the halloumi for my crispy pan-fried tofu.
Halloumi is technically a cheese! It’s a semi-hard cheese that originated from Cyprus and usually comprises goats milk, sheeps milk and now as a rule, cows milk. The perfect half about halloumi IMO is it’s excessive melting level. Because of this it doesn’t soften when pan fried or grilled, however as a substitute will get this superb crispy texture on the outside whereas sustaining its cheesiness on the within.
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Halloumi: the star of the present! This semi-hard cheese has a excessive melting level, which implies it will get a tremendous crispy exterior if you pan fry it. Searching for a halloumi various additionally within the vegetarian division? I like to recommend subbing 1:1 for my crispy pan fried tofu!
Do-it-yourself buffalo sauce: I really like Franks sauce as a lot as the following individual, however I upped the anty by simmering Franks, butter and honey in a saucepan to create probably the most excellent spicy, candy buffalo sauce to toss the halloumi in.
Hearty veggies: I’m talkin’ carrot sticks, sliced celery and pink onion! Not solely is that this a vibrant mixture, the flavors pair so extremely properly with the buffalo and blue cheese. Desire a mattress of subject greens — go for it! The salad received’t maintain as lengthy, however would nonetheless be delish in case you’re serving instantly.
- The place to seek out halloumi: Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you have to 2 for this recipe. When you discover halloumi in several sized packaging at your grocery retailer, this recipe doesn’t have to yield 17.6 oz. of halloumi EXACTLY — something near that quantity will work simply superb.
- What sort of halloumi will work? You should use pre-marinated halloumi or plain halloumi for this salad. I’ve examined this recipe with each, and each are scrumptious.
- Forestall sticky halloumi: Halloumi can get fairly sticky relying on what kind of pan you’re utilizing. I recommend utilizing a non-stick pan. When you don’t have a non-stick pan, simply make sure you watch the halloumi intently and transfer it round periodically with tongs whereas it’s within the pan.
Retailer this halloumi salad in an hermetic container for as much as 5 days within the fridge.
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Add the carrot sticks, celery, parsley, and onion to a big bowl. Whisk the white wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt to a separate bowl. Pour the combination over the greens and toss to coat. Switch the bowl into the fridge.
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Subsequent, put together the buffalo sauce. Add the Franks, butter, and honey to a small saucepan and produce to a mild simmer. Whisk and take away from warmth.
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Warmth avocado oil in a big skillet over medium/excessive warmth. Add the halloumi to the skillet. Halloumi releases liquid earlier than it browns, so give the primary aspect a couple of further minutes to brown. Gently transfer the halloumi round so it doesn’t stick with the pan.
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Flip the halloumi on all sides. Take away from the skillet and toss with the buffalo sauce. Let it relaxation for at the least 5 minutes.
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High the carrot and celery salad with the buffalo halloumi, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing. Take pleasure in instantly.
- I favor to chop the carrot sticks, however you should use precut matchstick carrots.
- Most main grocers carry halloumi in 8.8 oz. packages, so you have to 2 for this recipe. When you discover halloumi in several sized packaging, this recipe doesn’t have to yield 17.6 oz. of halloumi precisely — something near that quantity might be simply superb.
- You should use pre-marinated halloumi or plain halloumi.
- Halloumi can get fairly sticky relying on what pan is used. I recommend utilizing a non-stick pan. When you don’t have one, simply make sure you watch the halloumi intently so it doesn’t stick with the pan.
Energy: 476 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 g, Protein: 21 g, Fats: 38 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 10 g
Vitamin data is routinely calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
Pictures: pictures taken on this submit are by Erin from The Wood Skillet.
