Crispy Halloumi Salad with Roasted Garlic Mustard & Fig Vinegar Vinaigrette
Serves: 2–4
Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Ingredients
- 250 g (9 oz) halloumi cheese, sliced
- 60 ml (¼ cup) flour
- 1 egg
- 180 ml (¾ cup) breadcrumbs
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) black sesame seeds
- La Belle Excuse Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gaïa Rezerva
Vinaigrette
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Roasted Garlic and White Balsamic Mustard
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Fig Balsamic Vinegar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey
- 45–60 ml (3–4 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gaïa Rezerva
Salad
- 2–3 heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- A few strawberries, sliced
- 120 ml (½ cup) labneh
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper
Steps
- Place the flour, lightly beaten egg, and breadcrumbs mixed with black sesame seeds into three separate bowls.
- Coat each slice of halloumi in flour, then egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil. Cook the halloumi slices, a few at a time, for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Transfer to paper towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, and fig balsamic vinegar. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
- Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, basil, and mint. Season with salt and pepper, then toss gently.
- Spread the labneh onto the bottom of a serving plate. Top with the salad, then finish with the crispy halloumi slices.