Halloumi Caprese Salad
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin
Ingredients
9
Time
10m
Serves
4
Try this twist on a traditional caprese salad and swap out the mozzarella for some halloumi. Dollop on your favourite pesto for a little extra something special. This recipe is great for gluten free, grain free, mental health, diabetes, and low sugar conditions or diets.
Side
Vegetarian
Lunch
Quick Meal
Ingredients
250g
Halloumi
1/2tsp
Za'atar Spice
1tsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3large
Heirloom Tomatoes
1/2cup
Cherry Tomatoes
3Tbsp
Pesto
1stalk
Fresh Basil
1/2tsp
Sea Salt
1/4tsp
Black Pepper
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, toss the sliced halloumi with za’atar and oil.
2
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi and grill on each side until browned, about three to four minutes per side. You can also grill this over medium-high heat for three to four minutes on the BBQ as well.
3
Place the tomatoes on a large platter or plate. Dollop pesto over top of the tomatoes. Add the halloumi on top. Garnish with fresh basil and season with salt and pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
More Recipes by Jaclyn Irwin
Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.
