Charred Halloumi Salad with Fresh Vegetables and Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing

Charred Halloumi Salad with Fresh Vegetables and Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing

Featuring Oikos Plain Greek Yogurt

The inspiration

  • Greens, Arugula or Thinly Sliced Kale, as needed

  • Charred Halloumi, ½-in. thick slices, as needed

  • Watermelon or Breakfast Radish, sliced, as needed

  • Cherry Tomatoes, halved

  • Crispy Sumac-Spiced Pita, cut into small pieces, needed

  • Avocado, sliced, as needed

  • Cucumber, peeled and sliced, as needed

  • Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing (recipe follows)

  • Toasted pine nuts, to garnish (optional)

  • Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing (Yields 1 cup)

    • 1 cup Oikos Greek Yogurt
    • ½ cup Mint leaves, minced
    • 2 each Garlic Clove, minced
    • 1 each Lemon, zested and juiced
    • ½ tsp. Ground Cumin
    • ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
    • Kosher Salt, to taste
    • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

The Technique

To prepare the Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing

1. Place yogurt, mint, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne in a small bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for 30 minutes, then hold for service.

To serve:

2. Assemble salad – top arugula with halloumi, radish, tomatoes, spiced pita, avocado and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing and top with pine nuts.

Makes

N/A

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