Halloumi and Eggplant Salad

Name: Halloumi and Eggplant Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 c. Peppadew peppers, finely chopped; 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar; 1 tsp. honey; 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 8 oz. Halloumi, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 bunch arugula, thick stems discarded (about 4 cups); 1/2 c. cooked lentils (rinsed, if using canned); 1/4 c. mint leaves, torn; 1/4 c. smoked almonds, chopped

Protein-packed, without the meat!

By Tina MartinezPublished: Jun 16, 2023

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mike garten

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

254

This beautiful platter salad boasts the perfect blend of flavors and textures: tender charred eggplant, slabs of grilled halloumi, hearty lentils and crunchy smoked almonds kicked up with a bright Peppadew vinaigrette. The result? A knockout vegetarian main that completely satisfies.

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Ingredients

1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Peppadew peppers, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
8 oz. Halloumi, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
Kosher salt and pepper
1 bunch arugula, thick stems discarded (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup cooked lentils (rinsed, if using canned)
1/4 cup mint leaves, torn
1/4 cup smoked almonds, chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium. In small bowl, stir together onion, Peppadew peppers, vinegar, honey, and 2 tablespoons oil.
2. Step 2On rimmed baking sheet, brush both sides of eggplant and halloumi with remaining 21/2 tablespoons oil. Season eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and grill until nicely charred, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Grill Halloumi until char marks appear, 1 to 3 minutes per side.
3. Step 3In large bowl, toss arugula, lentils and mint with 3 tablespoons dressing. Arrange on serving platter and top with eggplant, Halloumi, and smoked almonds. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 254 calories, 19.5 g fat (7 g saturated), 29 mg cholesterol, 499 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4.5 g sugar (1 g added sugar), 10 g protein

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