Pan-Seared Halloumi Salad

Ingredients

• Halloumi Cheese

  250 g

  $4.25

• Tomatoes

  2 medium

  $0.66

• Cucumber

  1 medium

  $0.80

• Fresh Mint

  1/2 bunch

  $0.55

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.20

• Za'atar Seasoning

  1 tbsp

  $0.39

• Pomegranate Molasses

  1 tbsp

  $0.19

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Preparation

1. 1

   Slice halloumi cheese into thick 1-centimetre pieces and pat dry with kitchen paper.

2. 2

   Dice tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized chunks, and chop fresh mint leaves.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear halloumi for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden crust forms.

4. 4

   Arrange the diced vegetables and mint on a wide serving plate, seasoned with a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Lay the hot seared halloumi on top, sprinkle with fragrant za'atar, and drizzle with remaining olive oil and pomegranate molasses.