Quinoa salad with halloumi recipe

Quinoa salad with halloumi

An amazing summer salad combining the fresh flavours of mint, halloumi, and cherry tomatoes with healthy grains quinoa and bulgar wheat. A simple salad to throw together for guests or perfect for your lunchbox.

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  • Serves 6
  • 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 370 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 100g (3½oz) bulgar wheat
    • 100g (3½oz) quinoa
    • 2 lemons
    • 6tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 bunch (6) spring onions, finely chopped
    • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 20g (¾oz) flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
    • 15g (½oz) fresh mint, leaves only, finely chopped
    • 200g (7oz) halloumi, cut into 8 slices, each 1·5cm (¾in) thick
    • 2 courgettes, cut into chunks

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    1445kJ 370.0kcal
    18%
    Fat
    22g
    high31%
    Saturates
    7g
    high35%
    Salt
    1.1g
    medium18%
    Sugars
    6g
    low7%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 26.7gProtein 12.7gFibre 2.1g

    Method

    1. Put the bulgur wheat and some salt in a large bowl, cover with 125ml (4fl oz) boiling water and rest for 10 minutes, then fluff up with a fork. Boil the quinoa for 8-10 minutes. Drain and tip into the bowl with the bulgur.
    2. Combine the lemon juice and 4 tablespoons of the oil. Add some salt, pepper and a large pinch of sugar, mix and pour over the grains. Add the spring onions, tomatoes, parsley andmint. Mix again.
    3. Heat a grill or a frying pan until very hot. Toss the halloumi and courgette batons with the remaining oil. Season and grill on both sides for about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and toss through the salad. Pack in a sealable portable container.

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