Lentil, halloumi and spinach salad
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Background
This lentil, halloumi and spinach salad is an easy, healthy dish, which is ideal for a weekend lunch or midweek supper. For a spicier version add a couple of pinches of chilli flakes to the onion and celery. Serve with toast or fresh bread.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 celery stick
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tin green lentils
- 2 handful baby spinach
- 1 block halloumi
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and celery, then finely chop the garlic.
- Cut the halloumi into small cubes.
- Heat half of the oil in a frying pan, then fry the halloumi for a few minutes until it's brown all over. Transfer to a plate.
- Wipe out the pan, if needed, then heat the remaining oil and gently sauté the onion and celery over low heat for about 5 minutes or until soft.
- Add the garlic and oregano and stir for a minute. Add the drained lentils, mustard and lemon. Stir to combine. Season to taste. Add the spinach and a splash of water. Put a lid on and steam for 3-5 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
- Stir through the halloumi and serve.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Brunch - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Supper
- Cuisines: - Fusion
- Ingredients: - Dairy - Lentils
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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