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A Party Salad: Halloumi Salad with Peaches & Arugula

A Party Salad: Halloumi Salad with Peaches & Arugula
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
Serves
5
Calories
389 kcal
Carbs
22.10 g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 orangezest (plus 1 tablespoon orange juice)
  • 1/2 lemonzest (plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice)
  • 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil (plus more for grilling)
  • 2 teaspoonshoney
  • —Kosher salt
  • —Black pepper
  • 3ripe peaches (sliced (about 1/2-inch thick))
  • 4 ouncesarugula
  • 1/2 cupfresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
  • 1 mediumred onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 English cucumber(halved lengthwise and sliced)
  • 8 ounceshalloumi (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
  • 3 tablespoonscoarsely crushed roasted pistachios

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk the citrus zests and juices, olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

  2. 2

    Place a griddle pan over medium-high heat. Brush the peach slices with olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the peaches and cook until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  3. 3

    Brush the halloumi with olive oil and add to the same pan over medium-high heat. Griddle until lightly charred on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the plate and turn off the heat.

  4. 4

    In a large serving dish, layer the arugula, halloumi, peaches, red onion, cucumber, and mint. Whisk and pour the dressing over the salad, toss to mix evenly. Sprinkle the crushed pistachios over the top and serve.