Arugula-Strawberry Salad with Grilled Halloumi

4.67 from 3 votes
When it’s strawberry season in the Mediterranean I love to use the fresh fruit in all sorts of ways, from starters and salads to desserts. The combination of fruit and greens is, indeed, a very Mediterranean habit and speaks to the variety and richness of Mediterranean ingredients, especially when they end up together in a salad bowl. So this Greek salad is the perfect combo of elegance, seasonality and simplicity. Of course extra virgin Greek olive oil plays an important role in bringing it all together.
4.67 from 3 votes

Arugula-Strawberry Salad with Grilled Halloumi

Servings 4
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces / 225 g Halloumi cheese
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin Greek olive oil
  • 2 bunches baby arugula
  • 1 small bunch fresh mint or basil
  • 12 medium strawberries
  • 12 teardrop or cherry tomatoes halved

Dressing

Instructions

  • Cut the halloumi into strips about ¼-inch thick. Cut the strips into smaller pieces, about 1 ½ X 1-inch. Set aside.
  • Trim, wash and spin dry the arugula and mint or basil. Tear apart the arugula by hand. trim and chop the fresh mint or basil. Hull and halve or quarter the strawberries.
  • Combine the greens, tomatoes and strawberries on a platter or in a salad bowl.
  • Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside. Drizzle the salad with most of the dressing, reserving a tablespoon or two for garnish. Toss gently.
  • Heat a grill pan over high heat and grill the halloumi pieces until lined with brown grill marks. Turn to grill on the other side. Place the halloumi pieces around the salad. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve.

❤️ Enjoyed this Recipe?

Share this recipe on Facebook or Instagram!

Mention @dianekohcilas & tag #dianekochilas!

Diane’s Greek Single-origin Artisanal Foods

Visit my online shop for a wide selection of Greek single-origin artisanal foods, from honeys to wild herbs, olives, olive oils, pistachios, heirloom grain products, fruit preserves and more.

Get Diane’s Latest Recipes and Longevity Secrets Delivered To Your Inbox.

Travel Cook Eat & Live with Diane

Diane Kochilas is one of the world’s foremost experts on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. She is the host, creator and co-producer of My Greek Table, the award-winning 13-episode per season cooking-travel show about Greece that airs nationally on Public Television. The series is in its third season.

Latest Recipes

More

Lemon Potato Smashers

Lemon Potato Smashers

Seafood Stew

Seafood Stew

Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

Lentil–Sweet Potato Soup with Spinach and Sage

Broccoli cauliflower salad

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Feta and Lemon-Dill Dressing

Get Diane’s Latest Recipes and Longevity Secrets Delivered To Your Inbox.

Longevity Recipes

More

Featured In

My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo
My Greek Table Logo

D|K