Couscous salad with grilled halloumi

Originally from Cyprus, halloumi cheese has become increasingly popular. In this couscous salad, grilled halloumi and beetroot are the protagonists.

Ingredients

  • 200 g couscous
  • 150 g carrots
  • 100 g red onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • fresh thyme
  • black pepper
  • 150 g beetroot
  • halloumi cheese
  • fresh mint
  • 200 g mini tomatoes

Preparation Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  2. Cook the couscous according to the packet instructions and place it in the fridge to cool.
  3. Meanwhile, peel and dice the carrot and thinly slice the onion.
  4. Place the vegetables on an oven tray, sprinkle with the chopped garlic, previously peeled, half the salt, thyme, and pepper to taste. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and place in the oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Cut the beetroot and cheese into thin slices and grill on a plate greased with a little olive oil. Set aside.
  6. Remove the vegetables from the oven and wrap them in the couscous. Season with remaining salt, and thyme and drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Place the couscous on a serving dish and arrange the slices of beetroot and cheese on top.
  8. Sprinkle with mint leaves. Serve with the tomato.
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