Description
This Crispy Buffalo Halloumi Salad stands out with its bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Perfectly crispy halloumi paired with a zesty salad makes it an ideal quick meal or snack for anyone seeking a delightful homemade dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrot sticks
- 2 cups chopped celery, peeled
- ⅓ cups chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup frank’s hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil
- 17.6 oz. halloumi, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ⅓ cup blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the carrot sticks, celery, parsley, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate for a while.
- Prepare the buffalo sauce by combining Frank's hot sauce, butter, and honey in a small saucepan. Heat gently to simmer, then whisk and remove from heat.
- In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium/high heat. Add the halloumi cubes, allowing them extra time to brown on the first side. Gently move them around to avoid sticking.
- Flip the halloumi until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and toss in the prepared buffalo sauce, letting it rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Serve the buffalo halloumi on top of the chilled carrot and celery salad, and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and dressing.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your spice preference.
This salad can be served warm or chilled, making it versatile for any occasion.
Pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg