Middle Eastern Halloumi & Pita Crouton Salad
with Apple & Creamy Pesto Dressing
- Milk
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Sesame
- May contain traces of allergens
If you’re craving a salad but worried it won’t fill you up, this is the one to go for. Tender, herby beef strips are tossed through a mix of crunchy cucumber, fresh salad leaves and sweet apple. It even has chunks of toasted pita mixed through so you don’t have to miss out on your carb fix!
Ingredients
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
1
apple
1 packet
Halloumi
(Contains: Milk; )
1
Cucumber
1 packet
Creamy Pesto Dressing
(Contains: Milk; )
2
Pita Bread
(Contains: Wheat, Gluten; May be present: Sesame)
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
1 sachet
Middle Eastern Seasoning
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced • Thinly slice cucumber into half-moons. • Thinly slice apple. • Cut wholemeal panini in half lengthways. Toast or grill to your liking, then cut or tear into bite-sized chunks. • Cut halloumi into 1cm-thick slices. • In a medium bowl, combine halloumi, Middle Eastern seasoning, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook halloumi until golden brown, 1-2 minutes each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• In a second medium bowl, combine a drizzle of white wine vinegar, the honey and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. • Add mixed salad leaves, cucumber, apple and panini. Toss to combine.
• Divide apple salad between bowls. • Top with herbed halloumi. • Drizzle over creamy pesto dressing to serve. Enjoy!
