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Halloumi and Watermelon Salad Recipe
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Lime Chilli 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.
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 125g halloumi
  • 250g watermelon after rind has been removed
  • 1 large tomato
  • Sea salt flakes
  • 1/2 red onion sliced very fine

Dressing

  • 1 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.
  • Place thibky sliced red onions in a small bowl and cover with water and a oinch of salt. Let them soak as you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • 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. Gradually add lime juice, tasting as you go. Once you're happy with the flavour, set it aside.
  • Plate the salad: Drain the onions and squeeze out excess liquid. Arrange watermelon, tomato and halloumi on a large plate. Scatter over the sliced red onions. Drizzle evenly with the lime chill dressing. Garnish with coriander and mint leaves and finish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds.