Description
A vibrant and refreshing couscous salad tossed with grilled halloumi, juicy pomegranate seeds, mint, and lemon — a quick, protein-packed dish that bursts with flavor and texture, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
200g halloumi cheese, sliced
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 small cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Place couscous in a bowl with salt and 1 tbsp olive oil. Pour boiling water over, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Fluff couscous with a fork to separate grains.
3. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and grill halloumi slices 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
4. In a large bowl, combine couscous, cucumber, red onion, mint, parsley, and pomegranate seeds.
5. Add grilled halloumi pieces on top.
6. Drizzle with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
7. Season with salt and pepper, toss gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crunch, add toasted almonds or pine nuts.
Try swapping couscous for quinoa for a gluten-free version.
This salad is perfect warm or cold — great for meal prep or picnics.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook / Pan Grill
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: halloumi salad, couscous salad, pomegranate salad, quick Mediterranean lunch, 15 minute meals