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Mediterranean Halloumi Chickpea Salad

This Mediterranean halloumi chickpea salad combines grilled halloumi, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a simple lemon dressing. You can enjoy it on its own, but it also makes a tasty side for family dinners and festive gatherings. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, and you can easily take it to picnics and potlucks.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 blocks of halloumi
  • 2 small green zucchinis
  • 2 small yellow zucchinis
  • 600 g cooked chickpeas rinsed
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 4 large sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1½ tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • Juice of 1½ lemons
  • 1½ tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the grill to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the zucchinis into ½-inch-thick slices at a slight angle. Cut the halloumi into ½-inch-thick slices and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  3. Place the zucchini slices in a large bowl. Add a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat. Arrange the zucchini slices on the grill in a single layer. Close the grill and cook for about 5 minutes, until they have nice grill marks.
  4. Drizzle the halloumi with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on the grill in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Grill for about 5 minutes, turning once, until nicely charred.
  5. In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, honey, and dill. Mix gently to combine. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mix again.
  6. Add the grilled zucchini and halloumi to the chickpea mixture. Gently toss everything together and serve.