eCook Meal
Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad
with almonds & a sweet dressing
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!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
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, the Cucumber, ½ 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, the Cucumber, ½ 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, the Cucumber, ½ 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, the Cucumber, ½ 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!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R81.45
for 4 servings · R20.36 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Chickpeas needs 480 gChilli, Chickpea & Butternut Soup Mix 600 g 600 g at R42.99 · 80% of packR34.39
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Salad Leaves needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 46% of packR9.14
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Almonds needs 20 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 2% of packR4.64
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Salad Dressing needs 100 mlCreamy Chip, Dip and Burger Dressing 500 ml 500 ml at R74.99 · 20% of packR15.00
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Fresh Pineapple Fingers
- Halloumi Cheese
- Baby Tomatoes
- NOMU One For All Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
The preparation time for Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad with almonds & a sweet dressing is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad with almonds & a sweet dressing?
The total time required to make Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad with almonds & a sweet dressing is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
Almonds, Baby Tomato, Chickpeas, Cucumber, Halloumi Cheese, NOMU One For All Rub, Pineapple Fingers, Salad Dressing, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
Calories: 670, Carbs: 49 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 33.9 grams, Sugar: 19.1 grams, Salt: 728 grams
How do I prepare Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
SO READY FOR THIS SALAD!: Plate up the hearty salad. Top with the charred halloumi and pineapple. Sprinkle over the remaining almonds. Yum! 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. 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. 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). 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, the cucumber, ½ the toasted almonds, the crispy chickpeas, and seasoning. 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.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad?
Almonds, Baby Tomato, Chickpeas, Cucumber, Halloumi Cheese, NOMU One For All Rub, Pineapple Fingers, Salad Dressing, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad have?
670 calories
How much fat content does Veggie Pineapple & Halloumi Salad have?
grams