Welcome to the second part of my summer salad series!
I have written a rather lengthy and arguably rambling introduction to this Summer Salad Series in my Marinated Tomato, Rocket and Mozzarella post (linked below) so I shall not repeat myself! Basically I wanted to share a selection of delicious and healthy salad recipes with you that can be enjoyed at any time or in any capacity: as a side at a BBQ, packed up into a lunchbox or devoured as a meal on their own!
https://wishtodish.co.uk/2017/07/01/marinated-tomato-rocket-and-mozzarella/
Today’s salad will soon become your go-to summertime meal! The ingredients list is a role call of some of my all time favourite foods and I think that they work wonderfully together. The salty flavour of the halloumi is balanced by the mild and sweet potato. The kale is left uncooked in order to retain all of it’s vitamins but is instead massaged with lemon juice to soften up the leaves; and then tossed in a dressing of avocado and fresh herbs so delicious that even the biggest kale-ophobe will lap it up! I like to top the salad off with some lightly roasted pine nuts as I adore the crunch it brings to the dish – contrasting textures are an essential component of a great salad or indeed any great meal!
Serves 2
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutesΒ
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into wedges
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g halloumi, cut into slices
- 100 g kale, coarsely chopped
- 1 avocado
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 large handful of basil
- 1 large handful of parsley
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
- Toss the sweet potato wedges in 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, salt and pepper. Lay them out on a baking tray and roast in the oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through and crispy on the outside.
- Meanwhile massage the kale with half of the lemon juice set it to one side.
- In a food processor blend together the herbs, avocado, garlic and remaining lemon juice. Gradually add the remaining olive oil until you get a smooth consistency. Taste the dressing and season with salt and pepper accordingly.
- Pour the dressing over the kale and toss it together until well combined.
- Place a frying pan on a high heat and cook the halloumi for five minutes, turning half way through cooking.
- In a separate pan fry the pine nuts for a few minutes on a medium heat until they turn a golden brown colour.
- Remove the sweet potato from the oven and layer up your salad! Lay out the dressed kale on a platter then place the halloumi and sweet potato on top of it, finish by sprinkling over the pine nuts and any fresh herbs you have lying around.
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Hi Rosie — This does, indeed, look delicious even if I’ve only scanned the ingredient list and photos. I will definitely have to try this!
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I heard of halloumi before but googled it and surprised that I haven’t. This sounds like a delicious salad! I just love sweet potatoes, I think they are a great meat substitute.
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Ah really? It is a bit of a staple for me! Yes they are a wonderful food!
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This looks insane!
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Thank you! π
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They look so beautiful! I will have to try this recipe one day. Thank you for sharing π
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Ah thank you, I hope you enjoy it π
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Another great migraine trigger free dish. Bravo Rosie! ππππ
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Haha glad to hear it π
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Looks delicious Rosie.
Lorelle π
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Thanks very much Lorelle π
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I have to try! This sounds so good!
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Thank you! I hope that you enjoy it if you do π
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Wow! This is amazing!! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much π
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Ohhh this dressing sounds so creative and yummy! I’ll have to try that, thanks for sharing!
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Ah thanks so much, it was yummy! π
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I can’t wait to try it!
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Hi Rosie,
I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Check it out when you get the chance. Thanks. Lorelle X
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Lovely! Have you ever made your own halloumi? It’s on my list of cheeses to try at home, but I haven’t attempted it yet. π
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Halloumi is just absolutely the taste of summer for me. I love it year round but it’s so perfect eaten when it’s hot and the sky is blue
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