Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Grilled Halloumi
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Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Description
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad with Grilled Halloumi features a mix of diced European cucumber (unpeeled), halved grape tomatoes, chopped avocado, and thinly sliced large basil leaves. These ingredients are combined and tossed in a Greek salad dressing that adds a tangy, slightly herbaceous note. The halloumi cheese is cut into eight pieces about ⅓-inch thick and grilled over medium-high heat until golden grill marks appear and the cheese yields slightly to pressure but does not melt.
The salad offers a range of textures: crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and the firm, squeaky chew of grilled halloumi. The grilling adds a light char flavor and warmth to the cheese, enhancing its savory character. This contrast between cold salad and warm cheese layers complexity into each serving.
Served as a starter or light main, it pairs well with other Mediterranean dishes or as a refreshing side on warmer days. The basil adds fresh herbal brightness to lift the richness of the avocado and halloumi.
The recipe notes note Weight Watchers SmartPoints values, suggesting it can fit into tracked eating plans.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber not peeled, diced European
- 1 ½ cups grape tomato halved
- ½ avocado chopped
- 3 basil thinly sliced, large leaves
- 2 tablespoon Greek salad dressing
- 5 ½ ounces halloumi cheese cut into eight ⅓-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the cucumber, tomatoes, avocado and basil. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving dish.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using an outdoor grill, lightly brush the grate with oil.
- Arrange the slices of halloumi cheese in a single layer. Grill until the cheese has golden brown grill marks and gives a bit when pressed, but is not melted, about 2 minutes per side.
- Arrange the grilled cheese on top of the salad. Serve.
Notes
- Grill halloumi until it has golden grill marks and is slightly soft but not melted to achieve ideal texture.
- Use unpeeled European cucumbers diced for texture and flavor.
- Serve promptly after adding grilled cheese for best temperature contrast and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1017 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup salad + 1 slice halloumi | |
| Calories | 101.7kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 9% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 12.5mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 205.2mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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