Crispy Halloumi Kale Salad with Garlic Tahini Dressing
This kale salad is inspired by Mediterranean dishes like tabbouleh and crispy halloumi. The salad is topped with salty fried pieces of halloumi, chickpeas, parsley, green onion and avocados in a creamy garlic and tahini dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean, middle eastern
Keyword 30 minute meal, halloumi, salad, tahini
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 538kcal
Ingredients
For the garlic tahini:
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
¼cuptahini
2tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
2clovesgarlic,minced
Kosher salt,as needed
Freshly ground black pepper,as needed
For the kale salad:
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
8ouncesHalloumi cheese,cut into ½” slices
1large bunch Tuscan kale,ribs removed and shredded
In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and 3 tablespoons of water until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to use.
For the kale salad:
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat through. Add the cheese to the pan and cook until the cheese is golden brown, about 1 minute.
Flip the pieces and repeat on the other side, cooking for about an additional 1 minute. Remove to a plate then tear into pieces and set aside.
Add the kale to a large salad bowl or mixing bowl and massage the dressing into the kale.
Add the chickpeas, parsley, green onion and avocado, tossing to combine. Top with the crispy halloumi and serve.