Description
A vibrant, refreshing couscous salad bursting with juicy pomegranate seeds, golden fried halloumi, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing — the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups boiling water or vegetable broth
7 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 small cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Place couscous in a large bowl and pour over boiling water or broth. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and fry halloumi slices in a drizzle of olive oil until golden on both sides. Set aside.
3. In the couscous bowl, add cucumber, red onion, pomegranate seeds, mint, and parsley.
4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Top with fried halloumi slices and sprinkle with extra pomegranate seeds and herbs before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with pomegranate molasses or honey before serving.
Make it vegan by swapping halloumi for grilled tofu or chickpeas.
Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or light lunches — it tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook / Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: halloumi salad, couscous salad, pomegranate salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian salad, healthy lunch