Salata Me Halloumi Sti Skara (greek-style Grilled Halloumi Salad)

Salata me halloumi sti skara, or Greek-style Grilled Halloumi Salad, is a popular dish in Epirotic cuisine. This salad features the deliciously salty and firm halloumi cheese, which is grilled to perfection and combined with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.

Vegetarian Salad Epirotic Grilled Greek
Salata Me Halloumi Sti Skara (greek-style Grilled Halloumi Salad)

Ingredients

  • 250g halloumi cheese, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown grill marks appear.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  6. Arrange the grilled halloumi on top of the salad.
  7. Serve the salad immediately, while the halloumi is still warm.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Grill or stovetop grill pan Large bowl Small bowl

Tools

Tongs Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Salata me halloumi sti skara as a light lunch or as a side dish with grilled meats.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as mint or parsley to the salad before serving.

Cost

$10