Starters Greek

Halloumi and Watermelon Salad

A sweet-salty summer salad of griddled halloumi and chilled watermelon, three ways. The ultimate adds a pomegranate-molasses dressing, fresh herbs and dukkah crunch.

Serves2
Time15 min
Cost / serving£2.00
Vegetarian Gluten-free Nut-free

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Budget version

Halloumi, watermelon and a squeeze of lemon.

Per serving£2.00
Total cost£4.00
Time15 min
Servings

Ingredients for 2

  • 200 g halloumi , sliced
  • 400 g watermelon , cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon , juiced
  • 1 handful rocket
  • black pepper , to taste

Method

  1. Heat a dry frying pan and griddle the halloumi slices for 2 minutes each side until golden.
  2. Arrange the watermelon and rocket on plates.
  3. Top with the warm halloumi.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with pepper and serve.

Equipment

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£2.00 / serving · 15 min

Halloumi, watermelon and a squeeze of lemon.

Better
£3.25 / serving · 20 min

Mint, red onion and a honey-lime dressing with feta crumble.

Ultimate
£5.60 / serving · 31 min

Pomegranate-molasses dressing, dukkah crust on the halloumi, fresh herbs and toasted seeds.