Harissa Halloumi Fig Salad

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This vibrant salad features pan-seared halloumi with a warm harissa glaze, paired with fresh figs, peppery rocket, and a zesty pistachio-lime dressing. It's a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and robust flavors, perfect for a light lunch or impressive appetizer.

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Chef:

chef-avatarngolo

Total cooking time:

35 mins

Servings:

4
Harissa Halloumi Fig Salad

Ingredients














Method


  • 1Prepare the dressing: In a small food processor or blender, combine pistachios, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey (or maple syrup if using only in the dressing), a pinch of sea salt, and a dash of black pepper. Blend until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.


  • 2Prepare harissa glaze: In a small bowl, mix the harissa paste with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the remaining honey/maple syrup (if not fully used in dressing). Set aside.


  • 3Pan-sear Halloumi: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the halloumi slices and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until beautifully golden brown.


  • 4Glaze Halloumi: During the last minute of cooking the halloumi, brush generously with the prepared harissa glaze, flipping once to ensure even coating. Remove from pan and set aside.


  • 5Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, gently combine the rocket, thinly sliced red onion, and quartered fresh figs.


  • 6Dress and plate: Arrange the salad mixture evenly onto individual plates. Top with the warm harissa-glazed halloumi slices.


  • 7Garnish: Drizzle generously with the pistachio-lime dressing. Finish with the chopped fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of lime zest.

Notes


  • For a vegan option, substitute halloumi with pan-fried extra-firm tofu (pressed and seasoned) and use maple syrup instead of honey.

  • If fresh figs are out of season, roasted grapes, grilled peaches, or even thinly sliced apples can provide a delicious sweet counterpoint.

  • The pistachio-lime dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Tags

vegetarian
mediterranean
salad
dinner
easy
harissa
figs
medium spice

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