Crispy Halloumi Peach Salad

 

 Ingredients

 For the Salad:

* 2 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges

* 5 oz mixed baby greens

* 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced

* 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

* 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves

* 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

### For the Crispy Halloumi:

* 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

* 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

* 1 tbsp olive oil

* 1 tsp unsalted butter

### For the Honey Lemon Dressing:

* 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

* 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

* 1 tbsp honey

* 1 tsp Dijon mustard

* 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

* 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

### For Garnish (optional):

* 2 tbsp roasted pistachios, chopped

* Fresh cracked black pepper

* Lemon zest

## Directions

1. Pat the halloumi slices dry and lightly coat both sides

with the flour.

2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over

medium heat.

3. Cook the halloumi for 2–3 minutes per side until crisp

and deeply golden. Transfer to a plate.

4. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon

mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

5. Arrange the mixed greens on a large serving platter.

6. Layer the peach slices, cucumber, red onion, basil, and

mint over the greens.

7. Place the warm crispy halloumi evenly across the

salad.

8. Drizzle with the honey lemon dressing.

9. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, lemon zest, and a

few cracks of black pepper.

10. Serve immediately while the halloumi is warm and

crisp.