Spicy honey, halloumi and watermelon salad

This watermelon salad is the perfect summer side dish: fresh, colorful and super easy to prepare. The watermelon hydrates, the halloumi adds protein, and the arugula adds a nice dose of greens. Spicy honey and mint enhance the flavors without complicating the recipe. Perfect for those hot days when you want to eat well without the hassle.

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 160g halloumi cheese, sliced into half-inch strips
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) liquid honey
• 1 tsp (5 ml) red pepper flakes, and for garnish
• 4 cups (1L) watermelon, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh mint, chopped
• 4 cups (1L) arugula
• Juice of 1 lime

Preparation

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add halloumi cheese in a single layer, keeping space between pieces, and cook for 3-4 minutes. When the cheese is golden-brown, turn it over to brown the other side.
2. While the cheese is cooking, mix the honey with the red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
3. Once the cheese is cooked on both sides, remove from the heat and pour the honey mixture into the hot pan. Stir to combine.
4. In a large bowl, add the watermelon, mint, arugula and lime juice. Add halloumi and mix well.
5. Divide the watermelon salad among four bowls, garnish with more chilli flakes if desired, and serve as a side dish.

Want to discover other watermelon recipes? Try these :

• Watermelon & cucumber salsa
• Watermelon, Strawberry and Mint Slush

Nutritional values: 235 calories | 14g fat | 20g carbohydrates | 1g fibers | 9g proteins

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