Halloumi & Grain Chopped Salad

• Quinoa(180 g)
• Halloumi(250 g)
• Lettuce(1)
• Cucumber(1)
• Cherry Tomatoes(250 g)
• Red Onion(1)
• Black Olives(80 g)
• Flat Leaf Parsley(15 g)
• Lemon(1)
• Olive oil(3 tbsp)
• Dijon Mustard(1 tsp)
• Dried Oregano(1 tsp)
• Honey(1 tsp)
• Salt(½ tsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)

Method

1. 1

   Rinse {Quinoa}. Add it to a small saucepan with 360ml water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until tender and the water is absorbed.

   ~15 min

2. 2

   While the quinoa cooks, chop the {Lettuce}, {Cucumber}, {Cherry Tomatoes}, and {Red Onion}. Roughly chop the {Kalamata Olives} and finely chop the {Fresh parsley}.

   ~8 min

3. 3

   Whisk the juice of {Lemon} with {Olive oil}, {Dijon Mustard}, {Oregano}, {Honey}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper} until combined.

   ~3 min

4. 4

   Slice the {Halloumi} into bite-size pieces and cook in a dry nonstick pan, turning for even color, until golden on both sides.

   ~5 min

5. 5

   Fluff the cooked quinoa and let it cool for a minute. Toss the quinoa with the chopped vegetables, olives, parsley, dressing, and warm halloumi until everything is evenly mixed and glossy.

   ~2 min

6. 6

   Serve the chopped salad in shallow bowls while the halloumi is still warm.

   ~1 min