Take your salad game up a notch with this unexpected flavour combination of salty, crispy-fried halloumi slabs & sweet, charred pineapple. The supporting players for this dish are tangy baby tomatoes, nutty chickpeas, almonds & a sweet-mustard citrus salad dressing – all forming a champion culinary team!
Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad
Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad
with almonds & a sweet dressing
Hands on Time: 25 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Baby Tomatoes
- Chickpeas
- Fresh Pineapple Fingers
- Halloumi Cheese
- NOMU One For All Rub
- Salad Dressing
- Salad Leaves
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. In the final minute, add the NOMU rub. Season and set aside. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
NUTS ABOUT NUTS
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
PINING FOR PINEAPPLE
Return the pan to high heat. When hot, fry the pineapple pieces until charred, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
HELLO HALLOUMI
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi slabs until crispy and golden, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
MIX THINGS UP
In a salad bowl, combine the salad dressing with 10ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the leaves, the baby tomatoes, 1⁄2 the toasted Almonds, the crispy Chickpeas, and seasoning.
SO READY FOR THIS SALAD!
Plate up the hearty salad. Top with the charred halloumi and pineapple. Sprinkle over the remaining Almonds. Yum!
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. In the final minute, add the NOMU rub. Season and set aside. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
NUTS ABOUT NUTS
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
PINING FOR PINEAPPLE
Return the pan to high heat. When hot, fry the pineapple pieces until charred, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
HELLO HALLOUMI
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi slabs until crispy and golden, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
MIX THINGS UP
In a salad bowl, combine the salad dressing with 10ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the leaves, the baby tomatoes, 1⁄2 the toasted Almonds, the crispy Chickpeas, and seasoning.
SO READY FOR THIS SALAD!
Plate up the hearty salad. Top with the charred halloumi and pineapple. Sprinkle over the remaining Almonds. Yum!
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. In the final minute, add the NOMU rub. Season and set aside. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
NUTS ABOUT NUTS
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
PINING FOR PINEAPPLE
Return the pan to high heat. When hot, fry the pineapple pieces until charred, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
HELLO HALLOUMI
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi slabs until crispy and golden, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
MIX THINGS UP
In a salad bowl, combine the salad dressing with 30ml [40ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the leaves, the baby tomatoes, 1⁄2 the toasted Almonds, the crispy Chickpeas, and seasoning.
SO READY FOR THIS SALAD!
Plate up the hearty salad. Top with the charred halloumi and pineapple. Sprinkle over the remaining Almonds. Yum!
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. In the final minute, add the NOMU rub. Season and set aside. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway).
NUTS ABOUT NUTS
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
PINING FOR PINEAPPLE
Return the pan to high heat. When hot, fry the pineapple pieces until charred, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
HELLO HALLOUMI
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi slabs until crispy and golden, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
MIX THINGS UP
In a salad bowl, combine the salad dressing with 30ml [40ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the leaves, the baby tomatoes, 1⁄2 the toasted Almonds, the crispy Chickpeas, and seasoning.
SO READY FOR THIS SALAD!
Plate up the hearty salad. Top with the charred halloumi and pineapple. Sprinkle over the remaining Almonds. Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
The preparation time for Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad with almonds & a sweet dressing is between 25 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad with almonds & a sweet dressing?
The total time required to make Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad with almonds & a sweet dressing is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
Almonds, Baby Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Fresh Pineapple Fingers, Halloumi Cheese, NOMU One For All Rub, Salad Dressing, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
Calories: 668, Carbs: 49 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 33.7 grams, Sugar: 18.6 grams, Salt: 726 grams
How do I prepare Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
MIX THINGS UP: In a salad bowl, combine the salad dressing with 10ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener (to taste), and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the leaves, the baby tomatoes, 1⁄2 the toasted almonds, the crispy chickpeas, and seasoning. CRISPY CHICKPEAS: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the chickpeas until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. In the final minute, add the NOMU rub. Season and set aside. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 10-15 minutes (shifting halfway). NUTS ABOUT NUTS: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. PINING FOR PINEAPPLE: Return the pan to high heat. When hot, fry the pineapple pieces until charred, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside. SO READY FOR THIS SALAD!: Plate up the hearty salad. Top with the charred halloumi and pineapple. Sprinkle over the remaining almonds. Yum! HELLO HALLOUMI: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi slabs until crispy and golden, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
Almonds, Baby Tomatoes, Chickpeas, Fresh Pineapple Fingers, Halloumi Cheese, NOMU One For All Rub, Salad Dressing, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad have?
668 calories
How much fat content does Vegetarian Pineapple & Halloumi Salad have?
grams
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