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Panzanella Salad with Grilled Haloumi

A delicious explosion of flavour and textures with soft, creamy grilled haloumi cheese, juicy tomatoes and crisp toasted bread cubes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: fresh tomatoes, haloumi, summer salads
Servings: 4
Calories: 660kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Haloumi Cheese cut into 8 slices
  • 400-450 grams medium sized tomatoes (or substitute cherry tomatoes)
  • 16-20 black olives, pitted
  • ¼ thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups ciabatta or baguette, preferably stale, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ cup torn basil leaves
  • 4 cups mixed greens

Instructions

  • Cut the tomatoes into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add the capers, thinly slices red onion and olives and season with salt.
    Tip: if you don't like the bite of raw onion, place the slices in ice water for 15-20 minutes, then drain and add to the tomato mixture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt. Pour over the tomato mixture and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • Pre-heat an outdoor grill to medium, about 400°F.
    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron pan on the grill. Thinly slice the garlic and add to the pan. Allow the garlic to cook and flavour the oil, for about 1 minute, stirring or tossing frequently.
    Add the bread cubes and cook, tossing frequently until nicely browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the tomato mixture and toss well. Ser aside while you grill the haloumi.
  • Brush the haloumi slices with olive oil and place onto the hot grill. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side, or until marked.

To Serve

  • Just before serving add the torn basil to the panzanella salad and season with freshly cracked black pepper, toss well.
    Arrange the grilled haloumi on a bed of mixed greens and spoon the panzenella salad overtop. Drizzle with the dressing and tomato juice from the bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 1654mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1512IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 628mg | Iron: 4mg
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