Every summer meal or BBQ could introduce this salad to its mains.
Warm salty halloumi forms a perfect match point with its sweet counterparts watermelon and tomato. To make the overall taste experience a little more thrilling, a tangy fresh dressing of lime juice, chilli oil and sumac adds sparkle and refreshment.
What to serve Halloumi and Watermelon Salad with…
bbq meats and fish, oven-roasted chicken, smokey meat skewers, vegetarian dishes such as chickpeas, spiced roasted vegetables such as cauliflower or courgettes.
Why not try this flavour combination perfect for a Sunday lunch or any other type of gathering. Slow Roasted Salmon (with Lemon Herb Salsa) and these super easy 5 Minute Spiced Chickpeas.
Lime Chili Oil Halloumi Watermelon Salad
Refreshing Lime Chili Oil Halloumi Watermelon Salad salad with bright fragrant herbs, a wonderful side to meat, fish or vegetarian mains.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 125 g halloumi
- 250 gm watermelon after rind has been removed
- 1 large tomato
- Sea salt flakes
- 1/2 small red onion sliced very fine
Dressing
- 1/2 - 1 whole lime
- 1 - 2 tbsp chilli oil depending on how hot it is
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sumac
- Mint
- Corriander
- Black sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Cut watermelon and tomato into thin wedges (try and keep them the same size). Salt tomato wedges.
- Heat a grill, griddle pan or non-stick frying pan and dry-fry the halloumi on each side until golden.
- To make the dressing, combine chilli oil, olive oil and sumac. Start adding squeezes of lime juice, tasting as you go. When you are happy with the taste set aside.
- Arrange water lemon, tomato and halloumi on a large plate. Scatter over the sliced red onions. Drizzle evenly with the lime chill sauce. Garnish with coriander and mint leaves and finish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds.
