Barley, courgette and mint salad with barbecued halloumi recipe

Barley, courgette and mint salad with barbecued halloumi

A perfect flavour combination, this wholesome salad of barley, courgette and grilled halloumi has a minty kick and makes a delicious lunch or barbecue side.

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  • Serves 6
  • 28 mins to prepare and 2 mins to cook
  • 283 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 175g quick-cook barley
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely sliced
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 325g pack baby plum tomatoes, halved lengthways
  • 1 courgette, grated
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, plus extra leaves to garnish
  • 225g pack reduced-fat halloumi, sliced

For the dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced

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Each serving contains

Energy
1185kJ 283.0kcal
14%
Fat
15g
medium21%
Saturates
6g
medium29%
Salt
1.4g
medium23%
Sugars
3g
low3%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 24.0gProtein 12.6gFibre 4.4g

Method

  1. Cook the barley in a pan of boiling water following the packet instructions. Drain well and set aside to cool a little.
  2. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Put the oil and lemon juice in a small jar with a little seasoning; shake well.
  3. Tip the barley into a serving bowl and stir through the olive oil. Add the shallots, lemon zest, tomatoes, courgette and mint; season well. Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
  4. Barbecue the halloumi for 1-2 mins on each side, until char marks appear.
  5. Arrange the halloumi over the salad and garnish with the extra mint leaves.

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