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1 Comment If you’ve already tried my smoked chicken salad with strawberries, you know I’m a big fan of adding fruit to savory salads. And this strawberry halloumi salad is another summer favorite that’s just as easy to make. The combination of sweet strawberries, juicy cherry tomatoes and salty, golden halloumi is absolutely delicious.
It’s one of those salads that comes together in less than 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner on a warm summer evening.
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Tip from Simone
The magic of this salad is the combination of strawberries and tomatoes. It might sound a little unusual if you’ve never tried it before, but trust me – they’re made for each other. The sweetness of the strawberries balances the salty halloumi perfectly, while the tomatoes add extra freshness. It’s also a great way to enjoy plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables during strawberry season.
Recipe ingredients
For making this quick strawberry halloumi salad you don’t need a lot of fancy ingredients.
- Strawberries – ripe, sweet strawberries are the star of this salad. Outside strawberry season you could also use peaches or nectarines.
- Cherry tomatoes – any variety works well. Mixed-colored tomatoes make the salad even prettier.
- Halloumi – this salty cheese becomes wonderfully crispy when fried. You could also use grilled feta or mozzarella, although halloumi gives the best texture.
- Fresh mint – adds a lovely fresh finish. Basil is another great option.
- Sweet balsamic vinegar – I love using a fig balsamic, but any slightly sweet balsamic glaze or aged balsamic vinegar works beautifully.
How to make this strawberry halloumi salad
Wash the strawberries and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the mint.
Pat the halloumi dry with kitchen paper before cutting it into cubes. This helps reduce splattering when frying and gives the cheese a nicer golden crust.
Heat a little sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the halloumi until golden brown on all sides. Transfer it to a plate lined with kitchen paper.
Combine the strawberries, tomatoes and mint in a large serving bowl. Add the warm halloumi and drizzle everything generously with the sweet balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately while the halloumi is still warm.
For a more filling meal, serve the salad with some crusty bread or add a handful of toasted pistachios or walnuts for extra crunch.
Storage
This salad is best enjoyed immediately while the halloumi is still warm and crispy.
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. The halloumi will become firmer once chilled but will still taste delicious.
This salad is not suitable for freezing.
FAQ Strawberry Halloumi Salad
Yes, you can prepare the strawberries and tomatoes a few hours ahead. Fry the halloumi just before serving for the best texture.
Grilled feta, mozzarella or even burrata are delicious alternatives. They won’t have the same crispy texture, but they pair beautifully with the strawberries.
A fig balsamic or balsamic glaze adds a lovely sweet touch, but any good-quality aged balsamic vinegar works well too.
Absolutely! Peppery rocket, baby spinach or cucumber are all delicious additions if you’d like a larger salad.
It’s perfect as a light lunch on its own or served alongside grilled chicken, fish or a slice of crusty sourdough bread.
More summer recipes
Strawberry Salad with Halloumi
Ingredients
- 150 gr strawberries
- 100 gr cherry tomatoes
- 75 gr halloumi
- mint
- balsamico with fig or another sweet type
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries and cut them into pieces. Cut the halloumi into little squares and heat some sunflower oil into a frying pan. Put the pieces halloumi into the one once it is hot and quickly bake them golden brown. Be careful as it tends to spatter a bit.It usually helps if you pat the halloumi dry with a paper towel before frying.
- Leave the halloumi to drain on kitchen towel. Put the strawberries and the tomatoes pieces into a large bowl and add the halloumi in.
- Drizzle with some balsamico and enjoy!
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
I find this an easy and perfect little side dish. It comes together quickly and the combination of ingredients is just so tasty!